World Athletics Championships: Eldhose Paul Qualifies For Triple Jump Final
Eldhose Paul became the first Indian to qualify for the triple jump final at the World Championships with an effort of 16.68m in Eugene, Oregon. He finished sixth in Group A qualification round and 12th overall to make the cut for Sunday's final (6:50am IST). The 25-year-old Paul, who reached Eugene just a few days ago due to visa issues, has a season's and personal best of 16.99m which he had recorded while winning gold in the Federation Cup in April.


