Vishal Dhankhar


Vishal Dhankhar is an Indian ultra runner. After his schooling from sports school Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai, he started running ultras in his college days.

Early life and education

Dhankhar was born to father Prem Dhankhar mother Darshana from Beed Sunarwala village of Jhajjar district. His father is a businessman and mother a government school teacher. He studied from 3rd to 11th standard in Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai in Sonipat.

Career

Dhankhar began running ultras during his last year of college. In 2013 and 2014, he participated in 7 marathons and attempted 2 endurance events. He was involved in football, basketball ball, lawn tennis and equestrianism. He also earned 11 medals in various Indian Public Schools' Conference and National sporting events.