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Anju Bobby George (Anju Markose) was born on 19 April, 1977 in Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India, is an Indian athlete. Discover Anju Bobby George's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
Popular As |
Anju Markose |
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Age |
46 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
19 April, 1977 |
Birthday |
19 April |
Birthplace |
Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Nationality |
India
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She is a member of famous Athlete with the age 46 years old group.
Anju Bobby George Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Anju Bobby George height is 1.82 m and Weight 66 kg.
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Height |
1.82 m |
Weight |
66 kg |
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Who Is Anju Bobby George's Husband?
Her husband is Robert Bobby George
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Robert Bobby George |
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Not Available |
Children |
Aaron George, Andrea George |
Anju Bobby George Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Anju Bobby George worth at the age of 46 years old? Anju Bobby George’s income source is mostly from being a successful Athlete. She is from India. We have estimated Anju Bobby George's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Athlete |
Anju Bobby George Social Network
Timeline
Anju Bobby George pulled out of the 52nd national inter-state athletics in Hyderabad, due to an upper respiratory tract infection.
Anju is married to Robert Bobby George, who is a former national champion in triple jump and her coach too.
She is employed with the Customs department in Bangalore.
The couple have a son Aaron and a daughter Andrea.
Anju was appointed as president of the Kerala State Sports Council (KSSC).
Anju Bobby George (born 19 April 1977) is a retired Indian athlete.
She was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2002, Khel Ratna in 2003 and Padma Shri in 2004.
She received the Arjuna award in 2002–2003 for eminent sportspersons from the government of India and the country's highest sporting honour, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2003–2004 after her success in the World Athletic meet.
Anju Bobby George made history when she won the bronze medal in long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris.
Anju made history when she won the bronze medal clearing 6.70 m in Long Jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris, becoming the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Championships in Athletics.
She also won a gold medal at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games.
She had got 5th position with personal best of 6.83 m at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
In March 2021, Anju won the BBC lifetime achievement award for best athlete in India.
She is also the current vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India.
Anju was born in Kochuparambil family in Cheeranchira village of Changanassery taluk, Kottayam, Kerala, in a Syria Orthodox Christian family, to K. T. Markose.
She achieved her personal best of 6.83 m at the 2004 Olympic Games at Athens which brought her the fifth position.
This is the current Indian national record.
She was conferred Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in 2004.
With this achievement, she became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Championships in Athletics jumping 6.70 m. She went on to win the gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Final (a competition between best eight athletes in the world based on the world ranking) in 2005, a performance she considers her best.
Anju was upgraded to the gold status from silver in the 2005 World Athletics Final in Monte Carlo following the disqualification of Tatyana Kotova of Russia by the International Association of Athletics Federations, following the recent re-testing of the latter's sample collected at the 2005 World Championship in Helsinki.
She resigned from the post on 22 June 2016.