Stunning Turn of Events at World Athletics Championships: Aldrin's Triumph and Unexpected Exit Leave Fans Awestruck!
Stunning Turn of Events at World Athletics Championships: Aldrin's Triumph and Unexpected Exit Leave Fans Awestruck! Jeswin Aldrin , the holder of the national long jump record, has successfully secured his place in the finals of his debut at the World Athletics Championships. However, his counterpart Murali Sreeshankar faced an unexpected exit due to a lackluster performance during the qualification round held in Budapest on Wednesday. Aldrin had previously garnered attention for his outstanding 8.42m jump in March, establishing a new national record and positioning himself as a leading contender for the season. In the qualification round, Aldrin managed to clear the 8.0m mark in his first attempt. Unfortunately, he fouled his next two jumps. Nevertheless, his overall performance was sufficient to secure a spot among the top 12 finalists, who are scheduled to compete on Thursday. For advancement to the finals, athletes needed to reach the automatic qualification distance of 8.15m ...