Iran’s sprint star Farzaneh Fasihi captured gold in the women’s 60 metres at the Budapest Open indoor meet on January 30, 2026, clocking 7.31 seconds and asserting herself as Asia’s fastest woman in the event this season. According to the World Athletics top lists, Fasihi’s 7.31 performance places her among the leading 60m sprinters globally for 2026.
Golden Run in Budapest
At the Budapest Open International Indoor Meet 2026 held in Hungary’s capital at the BOK Sports and Conference Centre, Farzaneh Fasihi delivered a standout performance in the women’s 60 metres. She crossed the line in 7.31 seconds, a time that put her at the top of the Asian season’s rankings and among the world’s best marks for early 2026.
This performance underscores her explosive start to the indoor season and positions her as a serious contender in upcoming international indoor championships.
Rise to the Top of Asia’s Sprint Scene
Fasihi’s success in Budapest comes after years of steady progress on the indoor circuit. She has previously represented Iran in regional championships and holds the Iranian national indoor record of 7.20 seconds in the 60m, set in 2024.
Her 2026 season leading mark (7.31) places her in the spotlight ahead of major indoor events and reflects her status as one of Asia’s premier female sprinters.
Looking Ahead: World Indoor Championships and Beyond
With this strong result in Budapest, Fasihi is expected to feature prominently as the indoor season unfolds. The ranking boost enhances her prospects for qualification and success at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships and other major meets.
As the season progresses, she is also scheduled to compete in further indoor meets in Europe, including a stop in Germany later this winter — an important tune-up for global championship ambitions.
About Farzaneh Fasihi
Farzaneh Fasihi (born 3 January 1993 in Isfahan, Iran) is a sprint specialist in the 60m and 100m events. She has represented Iran at multiple international competitions, including Asian Indoor Championships and global events, and is known for her consistency and speed on short sprints.
From: ISNA