Indian Athlete Tejaswin Shankar Wins Men’s High Jump Event at Shocker Spring Invitational 2024 in Kansas

Indian athlete Tejaswin Shankar shines at the Shocker Spring Invitational 2024 in Kansas

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Indian athlete Tejaswin Shankar emerged victorious in the men’s high jump event at the Shocker Spring Invitational 2024 athletics competition in Kansas. The 25-year-old athlete soared to a stellar 2.17m jump, outperforming his competitors Brady Palen and Zachary Biel.

Despite claiming the title with a 2.17m jump, Shankar’s performance marked his lowest effort of the season in three outings so far. He began his season with a win at the International High Jump Gala Elmos in Belgium, where he achieved a 2.23m jump. Shankar then secured a fourth-place finish at the Hvezdy Nehvizdech event in the Czech Republic with a 2.22m jump.

Shankar, who won the silver medal in the decathlon at the Asian Games 2023, is now focusing on the high jump event for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. With a personal best of 2.29m, which is also a national record set in 2018, Shankar is determined to meet the Paris 2024 qualifying standard of 2.33m.

Having previously clinched a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Shankar’s consistent performances and dedication to his craft make him a strong contender in the high jump event. As he continues to strive for excellence, fans and supporters eagerly anticipate his future achievements on the international stage.