Poovamma Raju Machettira
INDWomenPoovamma Raju Machettira is a India sprinter, born on June 5, 1990. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
Her personal bests include 24.31 in the 200m, 51.73 in the 400m, 2:09.24 in the 800m, 3:27.88 in the 4x400m and 3:15.71 in the 4x400Metre. She has earned 10 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing India.
As of Sep 29, 2026: 400 m 51.73 (#827 all-time), 300 Metres 38.56, 2026 season best 52.76 (Sep 10, 2026, Birsa Munda Foot Ball Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi (IND)) · Last competition: Indian Athletics Final Series, Sep 10, 2026, 52.76 · 36 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 52.76 | - | Sep 10, 2026 | ↑ | Indian Athletics Final Series |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:17.06 | - | Jun 20, 2026 | ↑ | 2nd Asian Relays Championships |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:32.81 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | ↑ | 3rd National Open Relay Competition |
| 2025 | 400m | 54.04 | - | Sep 27, 2025 | ↑ | 64th National Open Athletics Championships, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:21.49 | - | Aug 22, 2025 | ↑ | 64th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships 2025 |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:34.70 | - | Oct 26, 2025 | ↑ | South Asian Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 400m | 52.62 | - | Jun 12, 2024 | ↑ | Indian Grand Prix – 3 |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:17.37 | - | Mar 24, 2024 | ↑ | 1st National Open Relay Carnival |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:28.64 | - | Mar 24, 2024 | ↑ | 1st National Open Relay Carnival |
| 2023 | 400m | 55.84 | - | Jul 28, 2023 | ↑ | 101st Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:23.81 | - | Nov 3, 2023 | ↑ | 37th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:39.75 | - | Nov 1, 2023 | ↑ | 37th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim |
| 2019 | 300m | 38.56 | - | Aug 17, 2019 | - | Ustí Nad Orlicí (CZE) |
| 2019 | 400m | 52.46 | - | Apr 21, 2019 | ↑ | Asian Athletics Championships, Doha |
| 2019 | 4x400Metre | 3:16.47 | - | Apr 23, 2019 | ↑ | Asian Athletics Championships, Doha |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:29.42 | - | Oct 5, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | 200m | 24.31 | +2.4 | Jul 18, 2018 | ↑ | Tábor (CZE) |
| 2018 | 400m | 52.94 | - | Jun 10, 2018 | ↑ | Gliwice (POL) |
| 2018 | 4x400Metre | 3:15.71 | - | Aug 28, 2018 | ↑ | Jakarta Asian Games |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:28.72 | - | Aug 30, 2018 | ↑ | Jakarta Asian Games |
| 2017 | 400m | 52.66 | - | May 11, 2017 | ↑ | New Delhi (IND) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:09.24 | - | Sep 28, 2017 | - | Chennai (IND) |
| 2017 | 4x400m | 3:38.81 | - | Sep 28, 2017 | ↑ | Chennai (IND) |
| 2016 | 400m | 52.31 | - | Jun 24, 2016 | ↑ | Bydgoszcz (POL) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:27.88 | - | Jul 10, 2016 | ↑ | Bengaluru (IND) |
| 2015 | 400m | 52.60 | - | Jun 29, 2015 | ↑ | Chanthaburi (THA) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:29.08 | - | Aug 29, 2015 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2014 | 400m | 51.73 | - | Jun 8, 2014 | ↑ | Lucknow (IND) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:28.68 | - | Oct 2, 2014 | ↑ | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2013 | 200m | 24.58 | +0.4 | Sep 10, 2013 | ↑ | Ranchi (IND) |
| 2013 | 400m | 52.75 | - | Apr 24, 2013 | ↑ | Patiala (IND) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:32.26 | - | Jul 7, 2013 | ↑ | Pune (IND) |
| 2012 | 400m | 52.94 | - | May 8, 2012 | ↑ | Bangkok (THA) |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 54.0h | - | Jan 29, 2012 | ↑ | Bengaluru (IND) (i) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:36.82 | - | May 11, 2012 | ↑ | Kanchanaburi (THA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.87 | +0.1 | Sep 12, 2011 | ↑ | Kolkata (IND) |
| 2011 | 400m | 53.87 | - | Sep 11, 2011 | ↑ | Kolkata (IND) |
| 2010 | 400m | 54.32 | - | Aug 5, 2010 | ↑ | Patiala (IND) |
| 2008 | 400m | 54.96 | - | Jun 6, 2008 | ↑ | Yalta (UKR) |
| 2008 | 4x400m | 3:44.13 | - | Jul 12, 2008 | ↑ | Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
| 2007 | 200m | 24.5h | - | Jun 2, 2007 | ↑ | Bengaluru (IND) |
| 2007 | 400m | 54.7h | - | Jun 1, 2007 | ↑ | Bengaluru (IND) |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 56.79 | - | Oct 30, 2007 | ↑ | Macao (MAC) (i) |
| 2007 | SprintMedl | 2:10.18 | - | Jul 15, 2007 | ↑ | Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava |
| 2007 | 4x400Metre | 3:41.09 | - | Nov 1, 2007 | ↑ | Macao (MAC) (i) |
| 2006 | 400m | 55.22 | - | Jul 15, 2006 | ↑ | Taipa (MAC) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:45.42 | - | Aug 19, 2006 | ↑ | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
| 2005 | 400m | 55.43 | - | Nov 25, 2005 | ↑ | Chennai (IND) |
| 2005 | SprintMedl | 2:13.56 | - | Jul 16, 2005 | ↑ | Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech |
2026
22 performances2025
17 performances2024
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:32.51 | - | Aug 9 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
400m | 53.97 | - | Jul 20 | Warszawskie zawody lekkoatletyczne, Stadion Zygmunta Szelesta, Warszawa |
400m | 54.35 | - | Jun 27 | Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula |
400m | 52.62 | - | Jun 12 | Indian Grand Prix – 3 |
4x400m | 3:33.55 | - | May 21 | Asian Relays, Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok |
400m | 53.32 | - | May 15 | 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition |
400m | 52.87 | - | May 14 | 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition |
400m | 52.87 | - | May 12 | 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition |
400m | 53.32 | - | May 12 | 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition |
4x400m | 3:29.35 | - | May 5 | World Athletics Relays |
4x400m | 3:29.74 | - | May 4 | World Athletics Relays |
Honours
64th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships 2025
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
64th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships 2025
4x400 Metres Relay
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Asian Athletics Championships
400 Metres
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Asian Athletics Championships
400 Metres
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Jakarta Asian Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Jakarta Asian Games
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships
400 Metres
Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships
400 Metres
Indian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Wuhan Asian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Wuhan Asian Championships
400 Metres
Wuhan Asian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Wuhan Asian Championships
400 Metres
Incheon Asian Games
400 Metres
Incheon Asian Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Pune Asian Championships
400 Metres
Indian Championships
400 Metres
Pune Asian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Pune Asian Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Pune Asian Championships
400 Metres
Indian Open Championships
400 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Poovamma Raju Machettira's 400 m personal best?
Poovamma Raju Machettira's 400 m personal best is 51.73, set on Jun 8, 2014 in Lucknow (IND), #827 on the all-time list.
Which events does Poovamma Raju Machettira compete in?
Poovamma Raju Machettira competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.
How did Poovamma Raju Machettira perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 52.76, set on Sep 10, 2026 in Birsa Munda Foot Ball Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi (IND). Last competition: Indian Athletics Final Series on Sep 10, 2026, 52.76.