Anandkumar Velkumar

• Anandkumar Velkumar has created history by winning the marathon gold medal at the Speed ​​Skating World Championships in Beidaihe, China.

• The 22-year-old Indian finished first in the challenging 42-kilometer event, a historic achievement for the country.

• Earlier in the championships, Velkumar had won gold in the 1000 meters and bronze in the 500 meters sprint.

• With his victory in the marathon, he has become the first Indian to win a medal in this event on the world stage.