Yeshnil Karan Explained

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Birth Date:	^[1]
Birth Place:	Tavua, Fiji
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Sport:	Athletics
Updated:	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,^[2] and was educated at Tavua College.^[3]

Karan was controversially not selected for the 2019 Pacific Games.^[4]

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

Karan was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.^[6]

At the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara he won gold in the 10,000 metres,^[7] 5,000 metres,^[8] and 3,000 metres steeplechase.^[9]

Notes and References

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