Gopal Saini

Gopal Saini (born 1954) is a former Indian middle-distance runner. He held the national record in 3000 meters Steeplechase which was unbeaten for 37 years. Saini set the 3000m Steeplechase record (8:30.88) in Tokyo,Japan on 5 June 1981 which was then broken by Avinash Sable by clocking 8:29.80 at the 2018 National Open Championships in Bhubaneswar. Sable set a new national record of 8:11.20 in August 2022 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.Saini represented in 1980 22nd olympic games in Soviet Union for men's 5000m race.

Gopal Saini

Personal information
National team	India
Born	1954 (1954) Rajasthan, India
Sport
Sport	Middle distance runner
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  India Asian Championships 1981 Tokyo 5000 m 1981 Tokyo 3000 m st. 1979 Tokyo 5000 m 1979 Tokyo 3000 m st. Asian Games 1978 Bangkok 3000 m st. 1982 new delhi 3000 m st.

He hails from Rajasthan. He was conferred Arjuna award in 1981 for his achievements. He practiced on terrains for strength of legs. He currently works in SBBJ and also owns a restaurant in Jaipur.

References

• Indian Records

External links

• Gopal Saini at Olympedia