Eldhose Paul becomes first Indian to win CWG triple jump gold

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Category : Sports Published on: August 09 2022

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Triple jumper Eldhose Paul became the first Keralite to win an individual gold at the Commonwealth Games.
The 25-year-old from Ernakulam won the gold with a personal best of 17.03m, while his training partner and statemate Abdulla Aboobacker took the silver with an effort of 17.02.
Jah-Nhal Perinchief of Bermuda won the bronze with his best jump of 16.92m.
India had won four triple jump medals in the past editions but this is the first time two athletes from the country have got podium finishes.