Kiran Pahal Age, Wiki and Bio

Kiran Pahal

Quick Info

ProfessionTrack Athlete, Clerk
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/01/2000
Age24 years
BirthplaceRohtak, Haryana
HometownRohtak, Haryana
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
TattooA tattoo on neck

Personal Life

Zodiac signCapricorn
HobbiesGymming, Travelling

Family

FatherDeceased (Passed away in 2022)

Career

Coach/MentorAashish Chikara
Medals
Gold
  • 400 meter at 61st Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2022
  • 400 meter 2022 World Athletics Continental Tour
  • 4×400 mixed Relay at 2022 World Athletics Continental Tour
  • 400 meter Relay at Inter-Railway Athletics Championships 2022
  • 4×400 mixed Relay at 2022 National Games of India
  • 4×400 mixed Relay at National Open Athletics Championships 2022
  • 200 meter at 88th All India Railway 2023
  • 4×400 mixed Relay at 88th All India Railway 2023
  • 62nd National Open Athletics Championships 2023
Silver
  • 400 meter at 88th All India Railway 2023
  • 4×400 mixed Relay at 60th National Open Athletics Championships 2021
  • 4x400 Relay at 2022 National Games of India
Bronze
  • 2021 Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships
  • 400 meter at 60th National Open Athletics Championships 2021
Awards
  • Youth Icon Award Holder of Year 2021

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kiran_pahal_offical/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kiran.pahal.39/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@kiransprinter4008

Some Lesser Known Facts

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Kiran Pahal achieved a significant milestone by running the 400m in 50.92 seconds during the semifinals of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Panchkula. This time surpassed the Olympic qualification mark of 50.95 seconds for the women’s 400-metre event.
Kiran has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Indian female quartermiler to qualify for the Olympics after an eight-year gap since Nirmal Sheoran participated in the 2016 Rio Games.
Kiran Pahal has achieved a personal best in the 400m, completing the race in 50.92 seconds, positioning her as the second-fastest Indian woman in this category. The national record in the women’s 400m is held by Hima Das, who completed the race in 50.79 seconds. Notably, Kiran Pahal and Hima Das are the only individuals in India to have completed the 400m in under 51 seconds.
Kiran Pahal with Hima Das
Kiran was unable to participate in the events of 2023 due to familial circumstances. The loss of her father in 2022 has led to a lack of support from her family regarding her athletic pursuits. It has been six months since she last communicated with her mother.
Kiran Pahal has received no sponsorship and undergoes training independently in Haryana under the guidance of her coach, Akaash Chikara.
Kiran Pahal with her coach Akaash Chikara
Hima Das played a significant role in providing support to Kiran during a challenging period. Hima Das not only delivered an encouraging pep talk to Kiran but also supplied her with essential footwear like running shoes and addressed her nutritional requirements in her diet.
After spending six years in the national camp, Kiran left in 2022 feeling she wasn’t receiving the attention she needed. Since then, she has been training under former sprinter Ashish Singh Chhikara.
Kiran Pahal is a three-time National champion.