Sri Chinmoy began weightlifting at age 53 on June 26th, 1985 with a one arm lift from the ground of 40 pounds. This lift is technically called the clean and press.

The following chart shows Sri Chinmoy's improvement over the next few months.
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In September 1985, Sri Chinmoy had asked some of his students if a special machine could be made so that he did not have to bend and pick up the weight from the ground. This led to the construction of a metal power rack or cage with suspended …

IN SAN JUAN
PUERTO RICO
SEPTEMBER 23RD TO 30TH, 1983

At the request of the organising committee, Sri Chinmoy competed on the Puerto Rican team. He had been made an Honorary Citizen of Puerto Rico in 1976. Sri Chinmoy was invited to open the Games with a …

On June 17, 1995 Sri Chinmoy competed at the USATF Masters Meet in New Jersey.

His time was 16.20 at a weight of 162.5 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 72 strides.

From August 3, to September 9, 1983, Sri Chinmoy completed 50 races ranging from 25M to 800M. Included were 16 100M sprints. Sri Chinmoy is depicted here while competing in the 100 metre at Sports Day 1983.

For more results of those 50 races please visit: Sri …

On August 25, 1989 at Victory Field in New York, Sri Chinmoy ran 15.82 in the 100 metres. He weighed 158 pounds and took 76 1/2 strides.

On August 4, 1990 Sri Chinmoy sprinted the 100 metres in 15.40.

Sri Chinmoy weighed 161 pounds and took 76.5 strides.

He defeated his two challengers and runner-friends, Trishakash and Nirvik (not pictured).

Sri Chinmoy did not use blocks or spikes.

Sri Chinmoy participated once again in the annual Sports Day - an event inspired by Sri Chinmoy in which many of his students would compete against each other and themselves.

These are shots of Sri Chinmoy doing the 100 metre sprint. His time was 15.2 seconds.
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800 metres
28 February 1982
Flushing Meadow Park
3:03
*Sri Chinmoy's bodyweight 144 pounds

800 metres
7 March 1982
Flushing Meadow Park
2:54


800 metres
25 April 1982
Flushing Meadow Park
3:14

50 metres
20 June 1982
Jamaica High …

On June 21, 1995 Sri Chinmoy competed in the 100 metres at the Shore Athletic Club Meet in New Jersey.

His time was 15.7 at a weight of 158.5 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 70.5 strides. The race was at 9pm.

On June 4, 1994 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Mac Masters Games at St. Johns University.

Sri Chinmoy's electronic time was 15.14 at a weight of 142 pounds. He took 64.75 strides.
Sri Chinmoy came in 4th in his age category and 5th overall. The other runner …

On June 10, 1995 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Mac Masters Games in New York at St Johns University.

His electronic time was 16.62 at a weight of 160 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 73 strides. This was his first sprint after his previous injury. Sri Chinmoy had …

On June 24, 1995 Sri Chinmoy competed in the 100 metres at the Invitational 60-65 at McAteer Track in San Francisco.

Sri Chinmoy's time was 16.06 at a weight of 160 pounds. He took 70 strides. Sri Chimnoy beat his close friend Nirvik.

In 1970 Sri Chinmoy introduced annual Sports Days for his students to encourage them to maintain a high level of physical fitness. Sri Chinmoy has inspired his students to train seriously for the many track and field events that are regular items. Each year he has traditionally participated with …

In Summer 1983 a second Grand Prix was held as part of Sri Chinmoy's birthday celebrations. From July 9th through to September 9th, Sri Chinmoy completed more than 50 time trials. On several days, he completed several physically exacting time trials, sometimes in close succession. Many of them were part …

A special Grand Prix series of 31 races on 31 consecutive days was held during Sri Chinmoy's birthday celebrations in August 1981 to celebrate his 50th birthday. Beginning on July 27th, the races ranged in distance from 100 metres to 5 miles and the cumulative mileage for the Grand …

Sri Chinmoy ran his fastest electronically time 100 metres at the Eastern Regional Championships in 1992. He ran 14.59, taking 65.5 strides and weighing 144.75 pounds. Sri Chinmoy used blocks this time. His hand time was 13.88.

1983 Sri Chinmoy Grand Prix

From July 9th through to September 9th, Sri Chinmoy completed more than 50 time trials.

On July 16, 1994 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in New York.

His first time was 15.80 at a weight of 147 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 72 strides.

In his second race he ran 15.07 and took …

Sri Chinmoy ran 15.47 in the 100 metres at the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games on July 14, 1990. Sri Chinmoy defeated long time friend and student Trishakash - pictured on the left. Sri Chinmoy weighed 155 pounds and took 72 1/2 strides.

On July 11, 1992, Sri Chinmoy had his fastest sprint of the 100 metres in a time of 13.92. He weighed 145 lbs at the time.

Prior to this race Sri Chinmoy ran 5 solo time trials:

14 January in Tenerife 14.13

12 March …

On December 28, 1993 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Samoa.

His time was 15.10 at a weight of 144 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 72.75 strides. I believe he stood first of three.

On January 21, 1994 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Tahiti.

His time was 15.29 at a weight of 144 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 73.5 strides.

On January 8, 1994 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Fiji.

His time was 14.81 at a weight of 144 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 69.5 strides.

In 1994 I raced against Sri Chinmoy in a 100-meter event. Evidently it was Raratonga, because that is what your photo says. It was the only time in my life when I have raced against my Master, and it was quite something.

I thought it was Samoa, but …

On January 15, 1994 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Rarotonga.

His time was 15.12 at a weight of 144 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 72 strides. This was his first sprint on grass.

Read Nayak's—the competitor on the far left …

On December 18, 1993 Sri Chinmoy competed in the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Hawaii.

His time was 15.59 at a weight of 148.5 pounds. Sri Chinmoy took 74.5 strides.

On June 27, 1995 Sri Chinmoy competed in the 100 metres at the Sri Chinmoy Masters Games in Canberra.

His time was 16.64 at a weight of 160 pounds. He took 77 strides.

It was a cold rainy day and Sri Chinmoy was unable to …

On November 12, 1993 Carl Lewis came to visit and sprint with Sri Chinmoy. Carl's sister Carol—also an olympian—came that day as well. She's watching the first of two races in the photo above.

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On October 17, 1992 Sri Chinmoy ran two 100 metre races with his close friend and Olympic Legend, Carl Lewis. Carl has been known to give Sri Chinmoy some coaching on the track from time to time. Sri Chinmoy was very inspired by Carl's presence. He …

TWO MILES

1. 11 August 1980
    PP Letter B
    Prospect Park, Brooklyn
    Time: 13:53
    Pace: 6:56
    Splits: 6:39/7:14

2. 29 March 1981
    Sri Chinmoy Race
    Westport, CT
    Time: 13:42
    Pace: 6:51
    Place: 4th (40-49 years)

3. 4 April 1981
    Sri Chinmoy …

13. 21 February 1982
    Long Island Road Runners Race
    Eisenhower Park, Long Island
    Time: 6:59
    Place: 22nd/35 starters
    Bodyweight: 143 pounds

14. 28 February 1982
    Age Group Race
    Eisenhower Park, Long Island
    Time: 6:52
    Place: 25th/49 starters
    Bodyweight: 142 pounds

15. 5 August 1982
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ONE MILE

1. 30 July 1981
    Sri Chinmoy Grand Prix
    Jamaica High School Track and around
    Time: 6:35

2. 2 August 1981
    Sri Chinmoy Grand Prix
    Jamaica High School Track and around
    Time: 6:23
(Note: This remains Sri Chinmoy's personal best time for the one mile race.)
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On 1 June 1978, while on a visit to San Francisco, Sri Chinmoy went with his students to meditate at "Aspiration-Tree", a special tree which he had planted in Golden Gate Park. Following the meditation, he spontaneously went for a short jog through the park. This day has always …

A chronology of Sri Chinmoy's long distance races over many distances, primarily from 1978 to 1983

Marathons

• 1st Marathon 4:31:34 - 3 Mar 1979 - Bidwell, Chico
• Fastest marathon 3:55:07 - 25 Mar 1979 - Toledo, Ohoia …

FIVE MILES

1. 1 January 1981
    Sri Chinmoy Race
    Tobago, West Indies
    Time: 41:55
    Pace: 8:23

2. 12 July 1981
    Sri Chinmoy Race
    Flushing Meadow Park, NY
    Time: 43:33
    Pace: 8:42
    (Note: Sri Chinmoy completed a 2-mile race 20 minutes earlier)

3. …

SEVEN MILES

1. 31 December 1978
    Sri Chinmoy Race
    Antigua, West Indies
    Time: 56:24
    Pace: 8:03

2. 30 March 1980
    Sri Chinmoy Race
    Fairfield, CT
    Time: 51:18
    Pace: 7:19
    Splits: 6:51/7:20/7:20/7:33/7:35/7:30/7:09
    (Note: This stands as Sri Chinmoy's personal best for the 7-mile race and the …

Avant l’haltérophilie

Sri Chinmoy et la course à pied

Sri Chinmoy, fondateur du club qui porte son nom, aura pratiqué la course à pied une très grande partie de sa vie. De tous les sports qu’il a eu l’occasion d’entreprendre, c’est sans aucun doute son préféré. Et …

A prolofic weightlifter, Sri Chinmoy used to honour people from all walks of life by lifting them overhead using a specially crafted apparatus - an uplifting experience in body and soul. During an interview on David Letterman, Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt describes an experience of being lifted by Sri Chinmoy

A race being held on 07/07/13 was always going to be auspicious in terms of numbers, and so it proved to be – several new course records including outright fastest time over the Long Course, and a record field of 94 starters.

A beautiful day for racing, …

3 Mile Self-Transcendence Race organised by Sri Chinmoy A.C. 3rd June 2013.

Carl Lewis (l) and Sri Chinmoy. Lewis is holding the Peace Run Torch, symbol of a global torch relay that seeks to promote harmony amongst people from all backgrounds.

"Carl Lewis Gives Autographed World Record Shoes to Sri Chinmoy." The North/West Facts (the northwest's largest African-American owned …

Photos: (l to r) Martin Bentz, Allan Steinfeld, Sri Chinmoy and Fred Lebow

"Lewis and Chinmoy open New York Games." The Indiana Runner. September 1990.

"Carl Lewis sang the National Anthem and Sri Chinmoy offered a Moment of Peace to open the New York Road Runners Club's …

"Zatopek and Sri Chinmoy Visit in Zurich" (Press Release). July 8, 1980. Retrieved 2013-02-01. Archive copy at Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team office, Queens, New York.

"Musical performances were exchanged and running philosophy discussed during the informal June weekend legendary Olympian Emil Zatopek spent with athlete and international spiritual leader …

Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team Press Release. 1983. Retrieved 2013-1-15. Archive copy at the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team office, New York.

"It was a great spring for the Marathon Team, with ground broken in numerous areas - team trophies a 100-miler for the boys, a cross-Canada run for one …

Sri Chinmoy, center in pale blue track suit, marches with the Puerto Rican Team.

During the week prior to the V World Masters Games hundreds of athletes began to pour into the island of Puerto Rico. They came from 47 countries, including New Zealand, Japan, Holland, Malaysia and …

Sri Chinmoy opened the V World Veteran's Track & Field Games, San Juan, Puerto Rico, at Hiram Bithorn Stadium with a silent meditation. Over 2000 masters athletes from 47 countries competed in the event. He also wrote the Games' official anthem, as well as competing in the Games. Sri Chinmoy …

"Borja Wins Sri Chinmoy 10K; Horowitz First Woman" (Press Release). April 22, 1984. Retrieved 2012-09-30. Archive copy at Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team office, Queens, New York.

"Top man in the Easter Sri Chinmoy 10K was Luis Borja, who's decisive 32:22 win anchored a Kangaroo Team victory. Runner-up in …

"Gauthier Wins Sri Chinmoy 4-Miler" (Press Release). June 24, 1984. Retrieved 2012-09-30. Archive copy at Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team office, Queens, New York.

"Defending champion Virendra Gauthier successfully held off Brooklyn challengers Euchrist Leid and Bill McNerney as he won the Sri Chinmoy 4-Mile Run, Breezy Point, Brooklyn …

Sri Chinmoy’s remarks to the runners prior to the start of the Sri Chinmoy 7 Day Race, October 14, 1988, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NY:

"My dear Seven Day Race Runners,

You are brave – very brave, exceptionally brave, divinely brave, supremely brave. Only the brave can …

Sri Chinmoy gave the following address to the runners at the start of the 1300 mile race in Flushing Meadow Park on June 5 1987:

"Brave runners, my heart is all gratitude to you. The English dictionary houses the word "impossibility", but your life-history-book does not include the word …

Sri Chinmoy participated in the 1985 1000 Mile race, with a total mileage of 208 miles. These recollections are taken from the book Run and Become, Become and Run, part 16

Originally I wanted to run seven miles every day during the 1,000-mile race. I felt that if …