AAA goes long for record

Stretch: Andre Anura Anuar in action during the men’s long jump at the New Clark City Athletics Arena yesterday.

NATIONAL long jumper Andre Anura Anuar missed out on gold by just 0.01m, but he couldn’t keep the smile off his face. The silver medallist has become the first Malaysian to break the 8m mark, jumping to a distance of 8.02m at the New Clark City Athletics Arena.

The 21-year-old’s silver medal jump also broke Josbert Tinus’ 12-year-old national record of 7.88m set during the 2007 Thailand Open in Bangkok.