Tokyo Olympics long jump: M. Sreeshankar fails to make cut for final

M. Sreeshankar recorded distances of 7.69m, 7.51m and 7.43m, which weren't enough for him take him into the final 12.

Published : Jul 31, 2021 17:08 IST

 Sreeshankar of Team India competes in the Men's Long Jump Qualification on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Sreeshankar of Team India competes in the Men's Long Jump Qualification on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Sreeshankar of Team India competes in the Men's Long Jump Qualification on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

M. Sreeshankar failed to make the cut for the men's long jump finals after a disappointing qualification at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

The Indian recorded distances of 7.69m, 7.51m and 7.43m, and finished 13th in the qualification. His attempts weren't enough for him take him into the final 12 and were well short of his personal best and national record of 8.26m.

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