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[[ | [[Naib subedar]] '''Irfan Kolothum Thodi''' (born 8 February 1990) is an [[Indian]] athlete and a [[Indian Army]] [[Non-commissioned officer|Non Commissioned Officer]] (NCO) from [[Malappuram]], [[Kerala]].<ref name=dailysports>{{cite web|title=Irfan qualifies for Olympics in 20km walk.He completed the walk by touching the finish line at 10th position.|url=http://www.dailysports.co/irfan-qualifies-for-olympics-in-20km-walk-2/|publisher=dailysports.co|accessdate=2 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329093542/http://www.dailysports.co/irfan-qualifies-for-olympics-in-20km-walk-2/|archive-date=29 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Irfan<ref>{{cite news|title=Irfan Thodi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/london-olympics-2012/olympics-2012-teamindia/irfanthodi.cms|accessdate=19 July 2013|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> | Irfan<ref>{{cite news|title=Irfan Thodi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/london-olympics-2012/olympics-2012-teamindia/irfanthodi.cms|accessdate=19 July 2013|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> had competed in the Federation Cup at [[Patiala]], clocking a personal best of 1:2:09 in 2012. At the [[2012 Summer Olympics|London 2012 Olympics]], he set the [[List of Indian records in athletics|Indian national record]] in the [[Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 20 kilometres walk|20 km walk]] with a timing of 1:20:21 and ranked 10th. This was also the first time that any of the Indian track and field athletes, had finished in the top 10 at the Olympics. He did not participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics though he had qualified, owing to a stress fracture.In Tokyo Olympics 2020, he finished a disappointing 51st with a timing of 1:34:41. | ||
In March 2013, Irfan finished 5th in the [[World Athletics Challenge - Race Walking|IAAF World 20 km Race Walking Challenge]] event held at [[Taicang]], China. | |||
KT Irfan qualified for [[2020 Summer Olympics|Tokyo Olympics]] in the race walking event of athletics after finishing fourth in the 20 km event at the [[Asian Race Walking Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 19, 2017|title=K T Irfan wins bronze in Asian 20km Race Walk Championships|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/k-t-irfan-wins-bronze-in-asian-20km-race-walk-championships-892973-2017-03-19|access-date=2021-07-26|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> in Nomi, Japan. KT Irfan was the first Indian from athletics to book a spot in the [[2020 Summer Olympics|Tokyo Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 17, 2019|title=Race walker KT Irfan first Indian from athletics to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/athletics/story/race-walker-kt-irfan-athletics-2020-tokyo-olympics-qualification-1480157-2019-03-17|access-date=2021-07-26|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> He finished 51st in the event. | |||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
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* 2012-[[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]]-''10th''-01:20:21 (New National Record) | * 2012-[[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]]-''10th''-01:20:21 (New National Record) | ||
* 2013-[[IAAF World Race Walking Challenge]]-''5th''-01:20:59 | * 2013-[[IAAF World Race Walking Challenge]]-''5th''-01:20:59 | ||
* 2013-Participated in the World Athletics | * 2013-Participated in the [[World Athletics Championships]], Moscow<ref>{{cite news|last=Irfan|first=KT|title=KT Irfan, World Athletics Championships, Moscow|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/athletics/212223-indians-disappoint-in-mens-20km-race-walk-in-athletics-worlds|accessdate=11 August 2013|newspaper=NDTV Sports|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814035243/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/athletics/212223-indians-disappoint-in-mens-20km-race-walk-in-athletics-worlds|archive-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* 2017 Max Bupa Race Walking championship ''Gold''-01:22:43 (Delhi) | * 2017 Max Bupa Race Walking championship ''Gold''-01:22:43 (Delhi) | ||
* 2017-Asian Race Walking | * 2017-[[Asian Race Walking Championships]]-''Bronze''-01:20:59 (Japan - Nomi) | ||
* 2017-Participated in the [[2017 World Championships in Athletics|World Athletics | * 2017-Participated in the [[2017 World Championships in Athletics|World Athletics Championships]]-''23rd''-1:21:40 (London) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 2 December 2023
Naib subedar Irfan Kolothum Thodi (born 8 February 1990) is an Indian athlete and a Indian Army Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) from Malappuram, Kerala.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Irfan Kolothum Thodi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 8 February 1990 Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Havildar |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Racewalking |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 10 km: 40:10 (London 2012) 20 km: 1:20:21 NR (London 2012) |
Irfan[2] had competed in the Federation Cup at Patiala, clocking a personal best of 1:2:09 in 2012. At the London 2012 Olympics, he set the Indian national record in the 20 km walk with a timing of 1:20:21 and ranked 10th. This was also the first time that any of the Indian track and field athletes, had finished in the top 10 at the Olympics. He did not participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics though he had qualified, owing to a stress fracture.In Tokyo Olympics 2020, he finished a disappointing 51st with a timing of 1:34:41.
In March 2013, Irfan finished 5th in the IAAF World 20 km Race Walking Challenge event held at Taicang, China.
KT Irfan qualified for Tokyo Olympics in the race walking event of athletics after finishing fourth in the 20 km event at the Asian Race Walking Championships[3] in Nomi, Japan. KT Irfan was the first Indian from athletics to book a spot in the Tokyo Olympics.[4] He finished 51st in the event.
AchievementsEdit
- 2011-Inter State Senior National Athletic Championship-Silver-01:30:31
- 2011-Open National Athletic Championship-Gold-01:27:46
- 2012-Federation Cup Senior Athletic Championship-Gold-01:22:14 (new meet record)
- 2012-World Race Walking Cup-19th-01:22:09 (Qualified for London Olympics)
- 2012-London Olympics-10th-01:20:21 (New National Record)
- 2013-IAAF World Race Walking Challenge-5th-01:20:59
- 2013-Participated in the World Athletics Championships, Moscow[5]
- 2017 Max Bupa Race Walking championship Gold-01:22:43 (Delhi)
- 2017-Asian Race Walking Championships-Bronze-01:20:59 (Japan - Nomi)
- 2017-Participated in the World Athletics Championships-23rd-1:21:40 (London)
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Irfan qualifies for Olympics in 20km walk.He completed the walk by touching the finish line at 10th position". dailysports.co. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ↑ "Irfan Thodi". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ↑ "K T Irfan wins bronze in Asian 20km Race Walk Championships". India Today. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Race walker KT Irfan first Indian from athletics to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics". India Today. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Irfan, KT. "KT Irfan, World Athletics Championships, Moscow". NDTV Sports. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
External linksEdit
- Irfan Kolothum Thodi at World Athletics
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Irfan Kolothum Thodi". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
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