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TC Yohannan

TC Yohannan is former national record holder in Long Jump. He won gold medal in Tehran Asian Games, 1974. Yohannan is first Asian to jump over 8 metres.

On this day 48 years ago, India's TC Yohannan became first Asian to jump 8 metres
September 12, 2022

On this day 48 years ago, India's TC Yohannan became first Asian to jump 8 metres

Yohannan's 8.07m that won the gold medal in Tehran Asia Games in 1974 had remained unchallenged for 30 years.