{
  "id": 6691364,
  "title": "Asian Games 2026: The force behind 400 metre national record holder Vishal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/asian-games-2026-the-force-behind-400-metre-national-record-holder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:42:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/asian-games-2026-vishal-tk-india-400m-record-holder-coach-jason-dawson-10872824/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vishal TK has become the first Indian to break the 400-meter national record, achieving a time of 45.12 seconds. He joined Jamaican coach Jason Dawson's training regimen, which emphasizes hard work and mental fortitude. Dawson, a former sprinter himself, recognized the potential in Vishal and encouraged him to eat better and train relentlessly. Despite initial skepticism and negativity, Vishal's performance improved rapidly, culminating in his sub-45-second record. Dawson's unconventional methods and unwavering belief in Vishal's abilities paid off, propelling him to new heights in the world of sprinting.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Vishal TK breaks 400-meter national record with 45.12 seconds",
    "Jamaican coach Jason Dawson emphasizes hard work and mental fortitude",
    "Dawson's unconventional methods propel Vishal to new heights"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/pressure-builds-on-coach-carolan-to-deliver-asian-games-final-spot",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/hk-names-11-strong-equestrian-squad-for-asian-games",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}