After Kambala runner Srinivas Gowda became viral for giving a tough competition to World's fastest runner Usain Bolt, another talent has emerged out. Nishant Shetty broke the previous record of Gowda of 100m in 9.55 seconds. Shetty recorded 143m in 13.68 seconds. If calculated for 100m he clocks it in 9.51 seconds.
Nishant Shetty from Bajagoli Jogibettu set a new record at Soorya-Chandra Jodukare Kambala at Vendor by covering 100 metres in 9.51 seconds on Sunday. Recently Gowda was awarded by the chief minister and the government granted him 3 lakh rupees as an award for his performance.
Sports minister Kiren Rijiju also tweeted on Kambala runner Gowda and said he would be given training at Sports Authority of India. But Gowda has refused to take part in the trials citing his lack of experience of racing on a track as opposed to the Kambala event, in which jockeys have to sprint 142m through paddy fields with buffaloes barefoot.
"I never thought will run this fast. The main role was played by the buffaloes and the owner. He looked after them well. The buffaloes can run even faster," Gowda said after meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.
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