Anju Bobby George Age, Biography, Wiki, Husband, Family, Address, Hometown, Photos, Height, Net Worth
Who is Anju Bobby George
Anju Bobby George is an Indian athlete who made history by winning the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris. She got the bronze medal in the long jump and George is the first Indian athlete ever to win this medal. At the IAAF world athletics final, she won the award for her immense talent. It is a competition between the best eight athletes, and she upgraded to gold status from silver. This was a 2005 World Athletics Final in Monte Carlo. Bobby was awarded the Arjuna award in 2002, and numerous awards get following the years. At the 2004 Athletic Olympics, Anju got 5th position, and she recently won the BBC lifetime achievement athlete in India. Apart from that, Bobby George is a vice president of the Athletics Federation of India.
Anju Bobby George Personal Information
Date Of Birth | 19 April 1977 |
Real Name | Anju Bobby George |
Nick Name | Anju |
Birth Place | Cheeranchira, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Home Town | Cheeranchira, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Address | Not known |
Gender | Female |
Nationality | Indian |
Profession | Long Jump, Triple Jump Up |
Language | Not known |
Marital Status | Married |
Religion | Cheristianity |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Achievements | Won various awards like prestigious Arjuna award (2003) |
Education | Bachelors degree in economics |
School | CKM Higher Secondary school, Koruthodu,Kerala |
College | Vimala College, Thrissur City, Kerala |
Debut | Delhi Junior Asian Championship In 1996 |
Coach/Mentor | K.P. Thomas |
Career Turning point | After won the World Athletics Championships in Paris |
Hobbies | Travelling |
About Anju Bobby George Family And Relatives
She belongs to the Christian Kerala family, and her father is a K.T. Markos. Her mother is Gracy Markos, and her brother is Ajith Markos.
Anju Bobby George Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Affairs
Her marital status is married who is Robert Bobby George, and he is an athlete. This couple got married in 2000.
Anju Bobby George Favourite Things
Athlete | Marion Jones (USA) |
Actors | Not available |
Food | Not available |
Dancer | Not available |
Color | Not available |
Sport | Not available |
Anju Bobby George Career
This extraordinary sports personality made her history after winning the medal at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris. She got the bronze medal by clearing 6.70 m in Long Jump and gained a huge name after it. Anju become the first Indian athlete who won a medal in World Championships in Athletics.
After that, she also won a prestigious gold medal from the 2003 Afro-Asian Games. Moreover, she achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games that brought her 5th position by exposing her best of 6.83m.
However, she won Arjuna Award in 2002-2003 from the government of India. It is the highest sporting honor and she also got the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2003. For her amazing skill, this woman was conferred Padma Sri Award, which is the 4th highest civilian award in India.
Anju Bobby George Net Worth
Anju’s approximate net worth is 1-5 million.
Anju Bobby George Car Collection
Bobby George’s car collection is not known.
Anju Bobby George Filmography
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Anju Bobby George Physical Appearance
Height | 6 |
Weight | 66KG |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Body Measurements | Not available |
Anju Bobby George Social Media Information
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Anju Bobby George Awards
2005 | Sports Woman of the Year |
2004 | Jimmy George Award |
2003 | IAAF World Championship |
2002 | Arjuna Award |
2002 | gold medal in Long Jump |
2003 | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award |
2004 | Padma Shri award |
2005 | IAAF World Athletics Final |
Few More Facts about Anju Bobby George
- Anju and her husband both are worked in Chennai’s customs department.
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