Commonwealth Games 2018: 5 Indians who punched above their weight

#3 Jinson Johnson

Jinson Johnson scripted history by creating a new national record

Army man Jinson Johnson was successful in the 1500 m run in the Commonwealth Games 2018. Although he missed out on winning a medal, Johnson broke the national record as he clocked a timing of 3:37.86 seconds to break the national record by a massive difference of over four seconds.

The previous record was held by Chatholi Hamza, who achieved the feat in the Asian Championships in 2008 when he made it in 3:41:18 seconds.

Johnson who excels in 800 m, went out of his way and participated in the 1500 m and the fact that he finished 5th and created a new national record is a job well done!