Jeswin Aldrin wins Switzerland event with a stunning 8.22m jump | More sports News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin, the world's season leader, showcased his best performance in five months by clearing an impressive 8.22m to clinch the gold medal at the CITIUS Meeting in Bern, Switzerland. This remarkable achievement marks his fourth career-best performance.The 21-year-old Aldrin had previously set the bar high with an astonishing 8.42m jump during the National Open Jumps Competition in Bellary on March 2, which currently stands as the best long jump in the world for this season. Following that stellar performance, he managed two more 8m-plus efforts during his stint in Havana, Cuba, in May.However, Aldrin faced a period of struggle in subsequent months, as he grappled to reach the 8m mark in his jumps. The athlete also had to battle with injuries during this time...