Gavit and Basil deliver historic 1-2 for India in men’s 100m T47 at Commonwealth Games

Gavit won the men’s 100m T47 final at the Commonwealth Games, clocking a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot. Basil produced a season-best 10.83 seconds to finish second in a closely-fought race, completing an historic 1-2 for India.

The outcome came in the men’s 100m T47 final, where the two Indian athletes produced their fastest times of the season. Gavit’s effort set a new Games benchmark while Basil also registered a season-best performance. The result marked a one-two finish for India in the event, with Gavit pulling clear and Basil securing the runner-up position in competitive fashion.

Gavit’s 10.71 seconds stood out as both a Games record and his best time for the season, allowing him to take the top spot with a clear lead. That mark became the new standard for the event at these Games and represented an important personal season milestone. His run decisively separated him from the rest of the field on the day.

Basil’s 10.83 seconds was a season-best and earned him second place in what was described as a closely-fought race. He closed the finish line in the runner-up berth for India, improving on his own seasonal form. The performance underlined his competitiveness in the sprint despite the tight nature of the contest.

Together, their finishes produced the historic 1-2 outcome for India in the men’s 100m T47. Both athletes recorded season-best times, with Gavit’s performance also establishing a Games record. The pairing of a Games record and a season-best for the runner-up highlighted the strength of India’s showing in the event.

The one-two result will stand in the Commonwealth Games records with Gavit’s 10.71 seconds as the new Games mark and Basil’s 10.83 seconds noted as a season-best second-place finish. The performances combined to deliver a memorable 1-2 for India in the men’s 100m T47 final.