Goa, July 2 -- ATHUL KP

A leap of 6.88 metres was enough for Kerala's Ancy Sojan to rewrite Indian athletics history. The long jumper from Nattika, a coastal village in Thrissur district, shattered the 22-year-old national record with a stunning jump at the National Senior Athletics Cham pionships. Her effort eclipsed the previous mark of 6.83 metres, set by India's legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George in 2004, mak ing Ancy the new national record holder. For years, Ancy quietly built her career away from the spotlight. Today, she stands as one of Asia's finest long jumpers and India's biggest medal hope in the event. "Breaking the national record was a proud moment. From now on, the record will be known by my name," Ancy told O Heral...