| Harmilan Kaur Bains is a second-generation Middle Distance Athlete focusing on the 800m and 1500m categories. |
| During the 60th National Open Athletics Championship in September 2021, she set a record speed, but it was insufficient for World Athletics Championships 2022 qualification. |
| Her father is a former 1500m runner with multiple international medals, and her mother won an 800m silver at the Asian Games 2002, receiving the Arjuna Award. |
| Initially, her mother preferred Lawn Tennis over athletics due to the perceived glamour and hard work associated with sports. |
| As a child, she became disinterested in sports, unlike fairytales, after hearing various sports stories. |
| At ten, she succeeded in the 600m event, sparking her athletic journey. |
| In 2015, her father secured her training at the Sports Authority of India tracks in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. |
| Trained by a professional coach since age 18, she has earned numerous medals at the national level in 1500m and 800m events. |
| Harmilan achieved gold in the 1500m event at the 2018 Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships. |
| She excelled in the 800m category at the Khelo India University Games in February 2020 and improved her score in March 2021. |
| She has maintained a winning streak over the last 1.5 years. |
| Harmilan won the 800m race event with a time of 2:03.82 while Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra was making headlines at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. |
| Initially, her parents' advice and expectations impacted her career negatively. |
| Harmilan aspires to surpass her parents' achievements, aiming for the World University Games 2022, Asian Games 2022, and the 2024 Paris Olympics. |
| Her ultimate goal is to be the first Indian woman to secure an Athletics medal. |
