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| alma_mater = [[Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur]] | | alma_mater = [[Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur]] | ||
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[[Seaman (rank)|Seaman]] '''Muhammed Anas Yahiya''' (born 17 September 1994) is an Indian [[Sprint (running)|sprinter]] who specialises in the [[400 metres]] distance. He competed at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres|400 metres]] and the [[Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay|4 × 400 m relay]], and holds the [[List of Indian records in athletics|national record]] (45.24) in the 400 meters, which he set at the 2019 [[Czech Athletics Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Md Anas Yahiya BREAKS Own Record, Wins 400m Race in Czech Republic |url=http://www.india.com/sports/after-hima-das-feat-indian-athlete-mohammed-anas-yahiya-breaks-his-own-record-wins-400m-race-in-czech-republic-watch-3180103/|accessdate=22 July 2018|work=Rediff|date=1 August | [[Seaman (rank)|Seaman]] '''Muhammed Anas Yahiya''' (born 17 September 1994) is an Indian [[Sprint (running)|sprinter]] who specialises in the [[400 metres]] distance. He competed at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres|400 metres]] and the [[Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay|4 × 400 m relay]], and holds the [[List of Indian records in athletics|national record]] (45.24) in the 400 meters, which he set at the 2019 [[Czech Athletics Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Md Anas Yahiya BREAKS Own Record, Wins 400m Race in Czech Republic |url=http://www.india.com/sports/after-hima-das-feat-indian-athlete-mohammed-anas-yahiya-breaks-his-own-record-wins-400m-race-in-czech-republic-watch-3180103/|accessdate=22 July 2018|work=Rediff|date=1 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
He was born on 17 September 1994 in Nilamel. Anas took up athletics at the Style Sports Academy in [[Nilamel]]. He initially trained in the [[long jump]], and changed to 400 m by chance, when his school team was looking for a last-minute replacement for a 400 m competition. His younger brother competed in the long jump at the 2017 World University Games.<ref name="cg" /><ref name="ind" /> | He was born on 17 September 1994 in Nilamel. Anas took up athletics at the Style Sports Academy in [[Nilamel]]. He initially trained in the [[long jump]], and changed to 400 m by chance, when his school team was looking for a last-minute replacement for a 400 m competition. His younger brother competed in the long jump at the 2017 World University Games.<ref name="cg" /><ref name="ind" /> | ||
He studied at [[Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur|Sree Krishna College]], which was affiliated to the [[University of Calicut|Calicut University]]. He represented the university at the national level.<ref>{{ | He studied at [[Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur|Sree Krishna College]], which was affiliated to the [[University of Calicut|Calicut University]]. He represented the university at the national level.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manorama Sports Star 2017 finalists: Anas’ dream run in quarter-mile events |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2018/02/24/manorama-sports-star-2017-mohammad-anas.html |access-date=1 August 2022 |work=OnManorama}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Anas earlier broke the national 400 m record at the [[Polish Athletics Championships]] in June 2016, clocking 45.40 seconds, the exact qualification mark for the 2016 Olympics.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prasad|first1=Vishnu|title=Mohammed Anas looks to fulfil his father's dreams|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/Mohammed-Anas-looks-to-fulfil-his-fathers-dreams/2016/07/24/article3544355.ece|accessdate=2 August 2016|work=The New Indian Express|date=26 July | Anas earlier broke the national 400 m record at the [[Polish Athletics Championships]] in June 2016, clocking 45.40 seconds, the exact qualification mark for the 2016 Olympics.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prasad|first1=Vishnu|title=Mohammed Anas looks to fulfil his father's dreams|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/Mohammed-Anas-looks-to-fulfil-his-fathers-dreams/2016/07/24/article3544355.ece|accessdate=2 August 2016|work=The New Indian Express|date=26 July 2022}}</ref> He became the third Indian athlete to qualify for this Olympic event, after [[Milkha Singh]] (1956 and 1960) and [[K. M. Binu]] (2004).<ref>{{cite news|title=Navy man from Kerala qualifies for Olympics|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Navy-man-from-Kerala-qualifies-for-Olympics/2016/06/29/article3504728.ece|accessdate=2 August 2016|work=The New Indian Express|date=29 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
In July 2016, Anas was part of the relay team that broke the national 4 × 400 metres record in [[Bangalore]] and qualified for the Rio Olympics. The quartet of Anas, [[Kunhu Muhammed]], [[Ayyasamy Dharun]] and [[Arokia Rajiv]] clocked 3:00:91, improving their own record of 3:02.17 set four weeks earlier in Turkey. This result placed them 13th in the world ranking.<ref>{{cite news|title=India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Rio Olympics|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/impressive-indias-mens-4x400m-relay-team-qualify-for-rio-olympics/20160710.htm|accessdate=2 August 2016|work=Rediff|date=10 July | In July 2016, Anas was part of the relay team that broke the national 4 × 400 metres record in [[Bangalore]] and qualified for the Rio Olympics. The quartet of Anas, [[Kunhu Muhammed]], [[Ayyasamy Dharun]] and [[Arokia Rajiv]] clocked 3:00:91, improving their own record of 3:02.17 set four weeks earlier in Turkey. This result placed them 13th in the world ranking.<ref>{{cite news|title=India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Rio Olympics|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/impressive-indias-mens-4x400m-relay-team-qualify-for-rio-olympics/20160710.htm|accessdate=2 August 2016|work=Rediff|date=10 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
At the [[2018 Asian Games]], Anas won two silver medals and one gold medal, in the individual 400 m, men's 4×400 m and mixed 4×400 m relays respectively .<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Games: Hima Das, Muhammed Anas win 400m silver medals|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games/asian-games-hima-das-muhammed-anas-win-400m-silver-medals/articleshow/65552051.cms|work=Times of India|date=26 August | At the [[2018 Asian Games]], Anas won two silver medals and one gold medal, in the individual 400 m, men's 4×400 m and mixed 4×400 m relays respectively .<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Games: Hima Das, Muhammed Anas win 400m silver medals|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games/asian-games-hima-das-muhammed-anas-win-400m-silver-medals/articleshow/65552051.cms|work=Times of India|date=26 August 2022}}</ref> At the [[2018 Commonwealth Games]] he placed fourth in the [[Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's 400 metres|400 m]], while his men's 4×400 m [[Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay|failed to finish]].<ref name=cg/> | ||
In 2022 Anas was included in the 4x400m relay team for the [[2022 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games 2022]] by the [[Athletics Federation of India]] (AFI) in place of an injured athlete Rajesh Ramesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rayan |first=Stan |date=2022-07-27 |title=Commonwealth Games 2022: Muhammed Anas replaces Rajesh Ramesh in Indian athletics contingent |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/commonwealth-games/news/commonwealth-games-2022-indian-athletics-team-muhammed-anas-replaces-rajesh-ramesh-afi/article65691141.ece |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Hari Kishore |title=CWG 2022: Mohammed Anas Yahiya included in 4x400m relay team; Rajesh Ramesh injured |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/athletics/cwg-2022-mohammed-anas-yahiya-included-4x400m-relay-team-rajesh-ramesh-injured |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Olympic athletes of India]] | [[Category:Olympic athletes of India]] | ||
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games]] | [[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games]] | ||
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2022 Commonwealth Games]] | |||
[[Category:World Athletics Championships athletes for India]] | [[Category:World Athletics Championships athletes for India]] | ||
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Asian Games]] | [[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Asian Games]] | ||