Renjith Maheshwary

Indian triple jumper

Indian Kottayam, Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian triple jumper
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/01/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceKottayam, Kerala, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameRenjith Maheshwary
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height184 cm
Weight79 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesRunning, Workouts

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeV. S. Surekha, Pole Vaulter and National record holder
ChildrenJhiya Renjith, Sparsha Renjith

Family

SpouseV. S. Surekha, Pole Vaulter and National record holder
ChildrenJhiya Renjith, Sparsha Renjith

Career

Professional Debut2006 Asian Games
Coach/MentorNV Nishad
RecordsIndian national record of 17.30 m set on 11 July 2016 at Indian Grand Prix meet in Bengaluru. Previously held the national record of 17.07 m from 2010 Commonwealth Games until 2014.
Career Turning Point2007 Asian Championships victory
Olympic Appearances2008 Beijing Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Renjith Maheshwary's smoking habits: Not known.
2. Renjith Maheshwary's alcohol consumption: Not known.
3. In the 2006 Asian Games, he finished 4th.
4. He secured victory in the Asian Championships in 2007.
5. Participated in the world championships of 2007, 2011, and 2013 but did not reach the finals.
6. Performed poorly at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and faced a 3-month suspension for doping charges.
7. Set a record of 17.07 at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which stood until 2014.
8. Represented India at the 2012 London Olympics.
9. Achieved a gold medal at the Asian Grand Prix 2012.
10. Competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the men's triple jump, finishing 30th in the qualification round.
11. Finished 4th at the 2006 Asian Games.
12. Won the Asian Championships in 2007.
13. Performed poorly at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a best jump of 15.77 m.
14. Tested positive for a stimulant and received a 3-month suspension.
15. Set a record of 17.07 m at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which stood until 2014 when Arpinder Singh broke it.
16. Won gold medal at the Asian Grand Prix 2012.
17. Competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing 30th in the qualification round.
18. In September 2013, the Sports Ministry of India announced he would not receive the Arjuna Award due to pending doping allegations, despite being initially listed among awardees.
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