Quick Info
| Profession | Long Jump, Triple Jump Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Cheeranchira , Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
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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) | ||||
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Family
| Father | K. T. Markos | ||||
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| Mother | Gracy Markos | ||||
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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. |
| Personal Best - Long Jump | 6.83 m (27/08/2004) |
| Personal Best - Triple Jump | 13.67 m (18/12/2002) |
Favourites
| Favourite Athlete | Marion Jones (USA) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anju is part of a sports-loving family who helped shape her successful career. | |
| 2. With her father's support, she achieved great success in sports. | |
| 3. In 1999, Anju set a new national record for Triple Jump at the Bangalore Federation Cup. | |
| 4. Anju has won numerous gold medals in different competitions. | |
| 5. Both Anju and her husband Robert work for the customs department in Chennai. | |
| 6. She has been honored with awards like the Arjuna, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri awards. | |
| 7. In 2016, Anju established the 'Anju Bobby Sports Foundation' to nurture young talents in long jump and triple jump from disadvantaged backgrounds. | |
| 8. She is the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. | |
| 9. She is the only Indian world champion in athletics with her gold medal-winning performance in the 2005 World Athletics Final. | |
| 10. She competed with one kidney. |