Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Anju Bobby George |
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Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 183 cm |
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Weight | 66 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | CKM Higher Secondary School, Koruthodu, Kerala |
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College | Vimala College, Thrissur City, Kerala |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
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Hometown | Cheeranchira , Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Religion | Christianity |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Husband/Spouse | Robert Bobby George (Former Athlete, m.2000-present) | ||||
Children |
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Family
Father | K. T. Markos | ||||
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Mother | Gracy Markos | ||||
Siblings |
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Career
International Debut | Delhi Junior Asian Championship in 1996 |
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Coach/Mentor | K. P. Thomas |
Major Records/Achievements |
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Career Turning Point | In 2003, when she won a bronze medal in long jump at the World Athletics Championships in Paris. |
Favourites
Favourite Athlete | Marion Jones (USA) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Anju is part of a sports-loving family who helped shape her successful career. | |
With her father's support, she achieved great success in sports. | |
In 1999, Anju set a new national record for Triple Jump at the Bangalore Federation Cup. | |
Anju has won numerous gold medals in different competitions. | |
Both Anju and her husband Robert work for the customs department in Chennai. | |
She has been honored with awards like the Arjuna, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri awards. | |
In 2016, Anju established the 'Anju Bobby Sports Foundation' to nurture young talents in long jump and triple jump from disadvantaged backgrounds. |