Athletics: Parvej Khan, who lit up America’s college circuit, is a showman on the track and a humble hard worker off it
Parvej Khan, 1500m specialist, is a social media hit for his flair while running on track. From egging on the crowds to cheer him, to biting onto his chain in the final lap and ending races with ecstatic celebrations – Khan certainly lives king-size on the field. Khan first came to the limelight in March when he became the first Indian track athlete to compete at the NCAA championships in Boston. The University of Florida athlete created a buzz again when he clocked the second-best 1500m timings of 3:36.21s in Portland earlier this month (Jinson Johnson’s NR :3:35.24s).
Khan’s race videos were a rage on social media and naturally, his phone hasn’t stopped buzzing with notifications ever since. For those who don’t know Khan personally, his race clips give you the impression that he’s a b...