Indian men's 4x400m relay team at Budapest World Athletic Championship Petr David Josek
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Indian men's 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships final for first time

The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finish second (2:59.05) in heat number one behind USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final.

Budapest | The Indian men's 4x400m relay team shattered Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds to qualify for its maiden final round of the World Championships here on Saturday.

The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second in heat number one behind USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final to be held on Sunday.

The top three finishers in each of the two heats and the next two fastest qualify for the final.

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