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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 2018}}</ref>
[[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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kreedon.com/mohammed-anas-yahiya/|title=Mohammed Anas Yahiya : The Man who Missed the Medal but Won our Hearts|date=2018-05-15|website=Voice of Indian Sports - KreedOn|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-10-15}}</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 2016}}</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 2016}}</ref>
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 2016}}</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 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 2018}}</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/>
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>  


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Revision as of 18:41, 18 August 2022

For the Ghanaian footballer, see Mohammed Anas.


Seaman
Muhammed Anas Yahiya
Mohammad Anas 2017.jpg
Anas at the 2017 Asian Championships
Personal information
Born (1994-09-17) 17 September 1994 (age 30)
Nilamel, Kerala, India[1][2]
Alma materSree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Military career
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Navy
RankSeaman
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)200 metres, 400 metres
ClubIndian Navy[2]
Coached byGalina Bukharina
PB Jaikumar (personal)[2]
Mohammed Kunji (personal)[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m – 20.63 (2018)
400 m – 45.21 (NR, 2019)[3]
Medal record
Representing  India
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta 400 m
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta Mixed 4×400 m
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta Men's 4×400 m
South Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Guwahati Men's 4×400 m
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Bhubaneswar 400 m
Gold medal – first place 2017 Bhubaneswar Men's 4×400 m
Silver medal – second place 2019 Doha Mixed 4×400 m
Updated on 27 April 2019.

Seaman Muhammed Anas Yahiya (born 17 September 1994) is an Indian sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres distance. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 400 metres and the 4 × 400 m relay, and holds the national record (45.24) in the 400 meters, which he set at the 2019 Czech Athletics Championships.[4]

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.[1][2]

He studied at Sree Krishna College, which was affiliated to the Calicut University. He represented the university at the national level.[5]

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.[6] He became the third Indian athlete to qualify for this Olympic event, after Milkha Singh (1956 and 1960) and K. M. Binu (2004).[7]

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.[8]

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 .[9] At the 2018 Commonwealth Games he placed fourth in the 400 m, while his men's 4×400 m failed to finish.[1]

In 2022 Anas was included in the 4x400m relay team for the Commonwealth Games 2022 by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in place of an injured athlete Rajesh Ramesh.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Muhammed Anas Yahiya. gc2018.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Muhammed Anas Yahiya Archived 4 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine. asiangames2018.id
  3. ↑ Muhammed Anas at World Athletics
  4. ↑ "Md Anas Yahiya BREAKS Own Record, Wins 400m Race in Czech Republic". Rediff. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Manorama Sports Star 2017 finalists: Anas' dream run in quarter-mile events". OnManorama. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  6. ↑ Prasad, Vishnu (26 July 2022). "Mohammed Anas looks to fulfil his father's dreams". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Navy man from Kerala qualifies for Olympics". The New Indian Express. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  8. ↑ "India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Rio Olympics". Rediff. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "Asian Games: Hima Das, Muhammed Anas win 400m silver medals". Times of India. 26 August 2022.
  10. ↑ Rayan, Stan (27 July 2022). "Commonwealth Games 2022: Muhammed Anas replaces Rajesh Ramesh in Indian athletics contingent". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  11. ↑ M, Hari Kishore. "CWG 2022: Mohammed Anas Yahiya included in 4x400m relay team; Rajesh Ramesh injured". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 18 August 2022.

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