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Anju Bobby George (born 19 April 1977) is a retired Indian athlete. Anju Bobby George made history when she won the bronze medal in long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris.
India’s first athletics world championship medal winner, Anju Bobby George occupies a special place in the country’s track and field history. The two-time Olympian also holds India’s women’s long jump national record.
Aug 29, 2020 · Though her best at the Olympic Games was a fifth-place finish at Athens 2004, Anju Bobby George holds the distinction of being the only Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships, a competition as fierce as the Olympics.
Jun 23, 2024 · As India’s only medallist at the IAAF World Championships (Paris, 2003), a gold medallist in the IAAF World Athletics Finals (Monaco, 2005) and a remarkably consistent performer throughout her wonderful career, Anju Bobby George is among the country’s most inspirational track and field stars.
Dec 8, 2020 · Former Indian long-jumper Anju Bobby George, the only Indian to climb the podium at the World Athletics Championships, reveals she has only one kidney.
Mar 17, 2004 · When Anju Bobby George won a surprise bronze with her fifth round effort 6.70m at the World Championships in Paris, she became the first ever medallist for her native India in a global track and field competition.
Apr 8, 2020 · Anju Bobby George is, till date, the only Indian track and field athlete to win a medal at the world stage, but had it not been for husband-coach Bobby, the long jumper wouldn't have made it to the 2003 World Championships.
India's first ever World Athletics Championship medallist Anju Bobby George says that she competed "in the wrong era", praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eagerness for promoting and...
Dec 2, 2021 · Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) for grooming talent in the country and advocating gender equality.
Anju Bobby GEORGE | Profile | World Athletics. Country. India. Born. 19 APR 1977. Athlete Code. 14282844. Follow me. Honours Summary. 1 x World Championships Bronze medallist. 1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games. 1 x In Top 8 at World Championships. 1 x Asian Games winner. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results. Progression. Honours.
