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Rajesh Ramesh (Athlete) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 March 1999

Age24 Years

BirthplaceTamil Nadu

ProfessionAthlete, Employee at Indian Railways

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Thamilchelvi; Father - deceased; Brother - Harish

Rajesh Ramesh (Athlete) Biography

Rajesh Ramesh is an Indian sprinter from Tamil Nadu who competes primarily in the 400 metres and 4x400 metres relay. A graduate of the University of Madras

Early life and background

Rajesh Ramesh was born on 28 March 1999 in Tamil Nadu. Raised in his home state, he completed his graduation at the University of Madras in Chennai. His mother is Thamilchelvi; his father passed away and his uncle provided financial support to the family after that loss. Rajesh is unmarried.

Physical profile

Rajesh stands around 170 cm (1.70 m or about 5'9") and weighs approximately 60 kg (132 lbs). He has black hair and black eyes. He has several tattoos, including a phrase on his left forearm reading "You are the only limit," a design on his right forearm, and Olympic rings with a torch inked on the upper back below his neck.

Career

Rajesh is an athlete who specializes in the 400 metres and the 4x400 metres relay. Early in his career he competed at junior international meets in 2018 such as the South Asian Under-20 Championships in Colombo, the Asian Junior Championships in Gifu, and the IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere. That same year he earned medals at youth and university level events.

At national level, Rajesh has won gold at multiple competitions in the 400 metres, including the 79th All India Inter-University Championships in Moodbidri (2018), Railway Selection Trials in Lucknow (2021), the National Federation Cup at CH Muhammed Koya Stadium in Thenhipalam (2022), and at the National Open Athletics Championships at Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru (2022). He also secured gold as a member of a 4x400 metres relay team at the 2022 National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru.

His podium finishes extend across the National Games as well: he took silver in the 400 metres at the 36th National Games in Gujarat (2022) and bronze in the 4x400 metres relay at the same edition. As a junior he earned a bronze in the under-20 400 metres in 2018.

Rajesh has represented Indian teams at global meets. In 2022 he was part of the Indian squad at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. In 2023 he competed at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest as a member of the 4x400m relay quartet alongside teammates Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, and Amoj Jacob; the team finished fifth in the final in 2:59.92, marking the first time an Indian men's 4x400m relay reached the World Championships final. He was also a member of India’s 4x400m squad at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou (Asian Games 2022, staged in 2023), where he earned medals in the relay events.

Alongside his athletics career, Rajesh took up employment with Indian Railways and was appointed as a ticket checker at Trichy railway station in 2020.

Public profile

Rajesh is known for his work in the 400m flat and relay disciplines and for representing India on both continental and global stages. He enjoys travel and spending time by the beach when he is away from training and competition.

Latest updates

In 2023 Rajesh ran in the World Athletics Championships 4x400m relay final as part of the Indian quartet that recorded a fifth-place finish. That same period included appearances for India at the Asian Games relay events where he added further medals to his record.

Personal traits and interests

Outside athletics Rajesh values travel and beach visits. His tattoos reflect personal motivation and a connection to the Olympic movement.
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Recent Work

World Athletics Championships — 4x400m relay

Part of the Indian quartet that finished fifth in the final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a time of 2:59.92.

2023
Asian Games 2022 — 4x400 metres relay

Competed in the 4x400 metres relay event at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold medals in 400m at national-level competitions including All India Inter-University Championships (2018), Railway Selection Trials (2021), National Federation Cup (2022), and National Open Athletics Championships (2022).
  2. Gold in 4x400m relay at the 2022 National Open Athletics Championships.
  3. Medals at the 36th National Games (2022) in both individual and relay events.
  4. Member of the Indian 4x400m relay team that reached the World Athletics Championships final for the first time (2023).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rajesh Ramesh (Athlete) born?

28 March 1999

What is Rajesh Ramesh (Athlete) known for?

Athlete, Employee at Indian Railways

What is Rajesh Ramesh (Athlete)’s marital status?

Unmarried