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Murali Sreeshankar Eyes Commonwealth Games Gold
Murali Sreeshankar is an Indian long jumper who had a serious injury but came back strong.
He recently jumped 8.38 meters, which is his personal best.
He wants to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He thinks he can do even better because he feels a 'big jump' is coming.
He has been training hard and feels his speed and jumping have improved.
Many other Indian athletes are also doing well, setting new records.
Murali is excited and confident for the upcoming games.
Murali Sreeshankar aims for gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He equalled his personal best of 8.38m at the Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.
Sreeshankar believes his best performance is yet to come after recovering from a career-threatening injury.
Indian men's long jump standards have risen significantly, with multiple athletes crossing the eight-metre mark.
Indian athletics is experiencing one of its strongest phases with numerous national records being set.
- Who
- Murali Sreeshankar, Indian long jumper
- What
- Aiming for gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- Upcoming Commonwealth Games
- Why
- Believes he has a 'big jump' potential after recovering from injury
Optimistic Outlook
Realistic Expectations
Performance Potential
Optimistic Outlook
Sreeshankar believes a 'big jump' is imminent and aims for gold in Glasgow.
Realistic Expectations
While optimistic, he acknowledges that his best performance may still be ahead.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Murali Sreeshankar
- Age
- 27
- Previous Achievement
- Silver medal at 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- Personal Best
- 8.38m
- Recent Performance
- Equalled personal best at Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar
- Training Location
- Poland
- Upcoming Event
- Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Quotes
Murali Sreeshankar
Indian long jumper
“"I haven't kept any ceiling for my jump. I'm just trusting the process."”
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“"there is a big jump which is coming for sure."”
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