Ankita Dhyani Debut: Road to Paris 2024 Olympics in 5000m

Ankita Dhyani, a rising star in Indian athletics, has captured the attention of the nation with her meteoric rise in middle and long-distance running. Hailing from a small village in Uttarakhand, Dhyani’s journey began with training alongside boys preparing for the Army. This early exposure to rigorous training laid the groundwork for her exceptional talent. From dominating national youth competitions to securing a coveted spot at the 2024 Olympics, Dhyani’s dedication and impressive achievements mark her as a force to be reckoned with on the global athletic stage.

EVENT DATE

Date	Day	Event	Participants	Time
2nd August 2024	Friday	Women’s 5000m Round 1	Ankita Dhyani	9:40 pm onwards

Detail	Information
Name	Ankita Dhyani
Date of Birth	February 5, 2002
Birthplace	Maroda, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Specialization	Middle-distance and Long-distance Running
Key Achievements	– Gold in 1500m and 5000m at Federation Cup Junior U-20 Athletics Championships (2021) – Junior National Record in 5000m (2021) – Gold in 1500m and 5000m at Junior National Championships (2021) – Gold in 1500m and 5000m at Khelo India Youth Games (2019, 2020) – Qualified for 2024 Summer Olympics (Paris)
Personal Best (5000m)	15:28.08 at Track Fest, California (2024)

Early Life and Background

Ankita Dhyani, born on February 5, 2002, hails from Maroda village in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Growing up in a high-altitude environment of 1400 meters, Ankita began her athletic journey by running alongside older boys training for Army selections in her village. This early exposure to rigorous training conditions laid a strong foundation for her future success in middle and long-distance running.

Athletic Career

Ankita Dhyani’s career has been marked by impressive achievements and a rapid rise through the ranks of Indian athletics.

2021: A Year of Records and Gold Medals

• Federation Cup Junior U-20 Athletics Championships (January): Ankita showcased her talent by winning gold medals in both the 1500m and 5000m events.
• Junior National Championships (January): She continued her winning streak with gold medals in both the 1500m and 5000m events. Notably, she set a Junior National record in the 5000m with a time of 16:21.19, surpassing the previous record held by Sunita Rani.
• World Under-20 Championships (August): Ankita competed in the 1500m and 5000m events, gaining valuable international experience.

2019: National and Youth Games Success

• Junior Nationals (February): She won the gold in the 1500m event.
• Khelo India Youth Games (March): Ankita clinched gold in both the 1500m and 5000m events, showcasing her dominance in youth athletics.

2018: Youth Nationals Triumph

• Youth Nationals (April): She won gold in the 200m event, demonstrating her versatility and speed.

2020: Continued Excellence

• Khelo India Youth Games (February): Ankita secured gold medals in both the 1500m and 5000m events.

2023: Asian Athletics Championships Qualification

• Asian Athletics Championships (May): Ankita qualified for the championships in Thailand for the 1500m event, further establishing her as a top competitor in middle-distance running.

2024: Olympic Qualification

• Ankita Dhyani has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and will represent India in the women’s 5000m event. This qualification highlights her continued excellence and potential on the global stage.

Here are the tables for Ankita Dhyani’s honours across different championships:

World U20 Championships

Place	Discipline	Mark	Venue	Date
8	5000 Metres	17:17.68	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)	22 AUG 2021

Asian Championships

Place	Discipline	Mark	Venue	Date
3	5000 Metres	16:03.33	Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok (THA)	16 JUL 2023

Asian Games

Place	Discipline	Mark	Venue	Date
5	5000 Metres	15:33.03	HOC Stadium, Hangzhou (CHN)	03 OCT 2023

Asian Indoor Championships

Place	Discipline	Mark	Venue	Date
2	3000 Metres Short Track	9:26.22	Aftab Enghelab Sport Complex, Tehran (IRI) (i)	19 FEB 2024

National Championships

Place	Discipline	Mark	Venue	Date
1	5000 Metres	16:10.31	Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula (IND)	27 JUN 2024

Personal Best and Achievements

https://worldathletics.org/athletes/india/.-ankita-14818406

Ankita Dhyani achieved her personal best performance of 15:28.08 in the 5000m at the Track Fest in California earlier this year. Her impressive time also earned her a bronze medal in the competition.

Ankita Dhyani’s journey from a small village in Uttarakhand to representing India at the Olympics is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and talent. As she prepares for the 2024 Summer Games, her remarkable achievements and personal best performances promise a bright future in athletics.

Current world ranking positions:

Discipline	Place	Score
Women’s 5000m	92	1158
Women’s Overall Ranking	1555	1165

highest world ranking positions:

Discipline	Place	Weeks
Women’s 5000m	73	1
Women’s 1500m	137	1
Women’s 10,000m	293	1
Women’s Overall Ranking	1344	1

Personal Bests

Discipline	Performance	Wind	Venue	Date	Records	Results Score
1500 Metres	4:16.07		CH Muhammed Koya Stadium, Thenhipalam (IND)	03 APR 2022		1080
2000 Metres	6:36.83		Vijayawada (IND)	16 NOV 2017		843
3000 Metres	8:59.69		Rhodes College, Memphis, TN (USA)	04 AUG 2023		1107
3000 Metres Short Track	9:26.22		Aftab Enghelab Sport Complex, Tehran (IRI) (i)	19 FEB 2024		1040
5000 Metres	15:28.08		Jack Kemp Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)	11 MAY 2024		1109
10,000 Metres	32:48.71		JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)	16 MAR 2024		1096

Progression

Year	Performance	Venue	Date
2019	17:16.49	Trivandrum (IND)	26 SEP 2019
2020	16:38.75	Guwahati (IND)	11 JAN 2020
2021	16:21.19	Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati (IND)	06 FEB 2021
2022	16:13.54	CH Muhammed Koya Stadium, Thenhipalam (IND)	06 APR 2022
2023	15:33.03	HOC Stadium, Hangzhou (CHN)	03 OCT 2023
2024	15:28.08	Jack Kemp Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)	11 MAY 2024

Also read – https://globalbuzznetwork.com/indian-athletes-qualified-for-2024-olympics/

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