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Age: 24 Years Hometown: Tamil Nadu Education: Graduation
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Athlete, Employee at Indian Railways |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Athletics | |
| Event(s) | 400 metres and 4×400 metres relay races |
| Medal(s) | Gold • 2018: 79th All India Inter-University Championships held in Moodbidri, Karnataka in 400 metres event • 2021: Railway Selection Trials held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in 400 metres event • 2022: National Federation Cup held at CH Muhammed Koya Stadium in Thenhipalam, Kerala in 400 metres event • 2022: National Open Athletics Championships held at Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka in 400 metres sprint • 2022: National Open Athletics Championships held at Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka in 4 X 400 metres relay race • 2023: Asian Games 2022 held in Hangzhou, China in 4×400 metres race Silver • 2022: 36th National Games held in Gujarat in 400 metres event • 2023: Asian Games 2022 held in Hangzhou, China in 4 × 400 metres relay event Bronze |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 28 March 1999 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 24 Years |
| Birthplace | Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Tamil Nadu |
| College/University | University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Tattoo(s) | • On his left forearm: You are the only limit • A tattoo on his right forearm. • On his back, below his neck: Olympic rings with Olympic torch |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known (deceased) Mother– Thamilchelvi |
| Siblings | Brother– Harish (image in parents’ section) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rajesh Ramesh
- Rajesh Ramesh is an Indian athlete, who mainly participates in 400 metres and 4×400 metres relay races.
- He has participated in various national and international athletics championships like South Asian Under-20 Championships held in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2018), Asian Junior Championships held in Gifu, Japan (2018), IAAF World U20 Championships held at Ratina Stadium, Tampere, Finland (2018), National Open Championships held at Stadium Hanamkonda in Warangal, Telangana (2021), and World Athletics Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, US (2022).
Rajesh Ramesh in a race event
- In 2020, he was appointed as a ticket checker at Trichy railway station.
- In 2023, he participated in the World Athletics Championships, held at the National Athletics Centre, in Budapest, Hungary, in the 4x400m relay race along with other athletes Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, and Amoj Jacob. His team finished fifth in the event with a time of 2:59.92 seconds. It was the first time the Indian men’s team reached the finals of the 4x400m relay race in the World Athletics Championship.
- After his father’s demise, his uncle supported his family financially.
- In his leisure time, he loves to travel and spend time near beaches.
Rajesh Ramesh during his trip