Dev Meena

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Dev Meena
Meena in 2025
Personal information
Full nameDev Kumar Meena
Born (2005-06-07) 7 June 2005 (age 20)
Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India
EducationBachelor of Arts
Alma materKhalsa College, Amritsar
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event
Pole vault
Coached byÁngel García
Achievements and titles
Personal bests5.40 m NR (2025)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  India
Asian U20 Championships
Bronze medal – third place2024 DubaiPole vault

Dev Kumar Meena (born 7 May 2005) is an Indian pole vaulter.[1] His personal best jump of 5.40 m, set at the 2025 World University Games, is the Indian record.[2]

Early life

Meena was born on 7 May 2005 in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] He initially competed as a 400 m runner before shifting to pole vault on the advice of coach Ghanshyam Yadav, who considered his physique suited to the event. He trains at the Madhya Pradesh Athletics Academy in Bhopal and has also worked under Cuban coach Ángel García.[3]

Performance record

Tournaments

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing  India
2024 Asian U20 Championships United Arab Emirates Dubai, UAE 3rd 5.10 m
2025 World University Games Germany Bochum, Germany 5th 5.40 m

Seasonal bests

Year Date Location Performance Notes
2022 2 June India Nadiad, India 4.60 m
2023 31 October India Bambolim, India 5.16 m
2024 29 September India Patna, India 5.20 m
2025 25 July Germany Bochum, Germany 5.40 m NR

Source: World Athletics

References

  1. 1 2 "Dev Kumar Meena – Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Dev Meena raises pole vault bar with national record". Olympics.com. July 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dev Meena vaults high with national record". ESPN. April 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.