Avinash Sable

Avinash Mukund Sable (born 13 September 1994) is an Indian track and field athlete who specializes in 3000 metres steeplechase.

[7] After completing 12th grade, he joined the 5 Mahar regiment of Indian Army, with postings at the Siachen Glacier in 2013–2014, the deserts of north-western Rajasthan followed by Sikkim from 2015.

[8] He first took part in inter-army cross country running in 2015 at the insistence of his colleagues, before switching to steeplechase under trainer Amrish Kumar.

[6][9] Sable, who was overweight, managed to lose 20 kg (44 lb) in three months, before joining the national camp where he was trained by Nikolai Snesarev.

[20] In 2022, Sable set 2 further national records, first at the Indian Grand Prix (8:16.21), and then at the Meeting International Mohamed VI in Rabat (8:12.48), placing 5th (his current highest Diamond League rank).