Anju Bobby George Age, Wiki and Bio

Anju Bobby George

Quick Info

ProfessionLong Jump, Triple Jump Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/04/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceCheeranchira , Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAnju Bobby George
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight66 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCKM Higher Secondary School, Koruthodu, Kerala
CollegeVimala College, Thrissur City, Kerala

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownCheeranchira , Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Husband/SpouseRobert Bobby George (Former Athlete, m.2000-present)
Children
SonAaron George
DaughterAndrea George

Family

FatherK. T. Markos
MotherGracy Markos
Siblings
BrotherAjith Markose
SisterN/A

Career

International DebutDelhi Junior Asian Championship in 1996
Coach/MentorK. P. Thomas
Major Records/Achievements
  • National record holder in long jump; won a bronze medal at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medalist in the 2002 Busan Asian Games.
  • First Indian athlete ever to win a medal at a World Championship (bronze at Paris World Championship).
Career Turning PointIn 2003, when she won a bronze medal in long jump at the World Athletics Championships in Paris.

Favourites

Favourite AthleteMarion Jones (USA)

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.