Yeshnil Karan

Yeshnil Karan
Personal information
Born (2001-03-16) 16 March 2001 (age 25)
Tavua, Fiji
Sport
Country Fiji
SportAthletics
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Fiji
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place2023 Honiara5000 m
Gold medal – first place2023 Honiara10000 m
Pacific Mini Games
Gold medal – first place2022 Saipan1500 m
Bronze medal – third place2022 Saipan5000 m
Oceania Championships
Bronze medal – third place2022 Mackay5000 m
Updated on 1 December 2023

Yeshnil Karan (born 16 March 2001) is a Fijian long-distance runner who has represented Fiji at the Commonwealth Games, Pacific Games and Pacific Mini Games.

Karan is from Yaladro, Tavua, and was educated at Tavua College.

Karan was controversially not selected for the 2019 Pacific Games.

At the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in Saipan he won gold in the 1,500 metres and bronze in the 5,000 metres.

Karan was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

At the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara he won gold in the 10,000 metres, 5,000 metres, and 3,000 metres steeplechase.

References

  1. ↑ "Yeshnil KARAN". World Athletics. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Karan Tells Of His Journey". Fiji Sun. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Fijian long-distance runner Yeshnil Karan eyes Pacific Games glory". ABC News. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Yeshnil Karan's time faster than 2015 Pacific Games 1,500 metres winner". Fiji Village. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Karan Bounces Back To Win 1500m Race In Style". Fiji Sun. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "98 athletes carry the hopes of the nation to the 2022 Commonwealth Games". Fiji Village. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "Golden finish for Yeshnil Karan". FBC News. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "17th Pacific Games : Karan wins his second gold in the 5000m". Fiji Times. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Pacific Games: Yeshnil Karan wins 3 gold medals, aims for 1 more in the half marathon". Fiji Village. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.