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Ancy Sojan Breaks Anju Bobby George's 22-Year-Old Long Jump National Record
Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan smashed the 22-year-old national record which was in the name of legendary Anju Bobby George on the fourth day of National Inter-State Championships.
- Press Trust India
- Updated: June 27, 2026 10:02 pm IST
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File photo of Ancy Sojan.© AFP
Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan smashed the 22-year-old national record which was in the name of legendary Anju Bobby George on the fourth day of National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The 25-year-old Ancy leaped a stunning 6.88m to better the previous national record of 6.83m which Anju created during the 2004 Athens Olympics.
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