Long jump ace Anju George is yet to peak and can smash the seven metre barrier as early as next month in the Afro-Asian Games, to be held in Hyderabad, her husband and coach Bobby George said on Friday.
"The European circuit was a first experience. She was not in her finest form. She achieved he
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Twenty-five-year-old Anju created history three weeks ago by winning India's first ever medal -- a bronze -- in the World Championships in Paris, with a season's best effort of 6.70 metres.
About achieving the seven-metre mark, Bobby said: "It can happen any moment... maybe at the Afro-Asian Games or after that. In fact, she has been very close to that range during training. It's a matter of whether she is getting the right combination or not."
Asked what are her plans from now on, Anju, who appeared exhausted after being in the thick of competitive action for weeks and a more than two-hour flight from Delhi, said "We need some rest."
After a ten-day rest, Anju will prepare for the Afro-Asian Games, after which she will take a six week break. The International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) calendar will be out in November and Anju's plans will be drawn up accordingly, Bobby said.
He said Anju will train in Bangalore initially and then leave for Los Angeles for further training and also definitely participate in European Grand Prix events in the run-up to the Olympic Games.
Bobby said Anju is now moving a place up and would be World No. 5, which means "confirmation" to take part in major world meet.