Srinivas Gowda: 'India's Usain Bolt' says no to national trials - BBC News

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An Indian buffalo racer who is being compared to Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has rejected an official offer inviting him to participate in national trials.

Srinivas Gowda, 28, broke the record in Kambala, a sport where people sprint 142m through paddy fields with buffalo.

He is said to have finished in 13.42 seconds, while Bolt holds the world 100m record of 9.58 seconds.

News of his feat spread through local news and social media, prompting an offer from the sports minister.


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