| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | K. Krishna Mohan |
| Nationality |  India |
| Born | 21 August 1984 India |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 110 m hurdles |
| Club | Services |
K. Krishna Mohan (born 21 August 1984) is an Indian track and field athlete who became the first Indian to break the 14 second barrier in 110 metre hurdles. [1] He held the national record of 13.96 seconds for 110 meter hurdles, which was set at the 48th National Open Athletic Championship held in Kochi on 10 September 2008. [2]
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