Jeswin Aldrin finishes 11th in men's long jump final in World C'ships

Jeswin Aldrin finishes 11th in men's long jump final in World C'ships

Budapest, Aug 24 (PTI) National record holder Jeswin Aldrin finished a disappointing 11th with one legal mark of 7.77m in the men's long jump final of the World Athletics Championships here on Thursday.

After fouling his first two attempts, Aldrin produced a 7.77m jump in his third effort, which was not enough for him to be among the top eight in the 12-man final.

Only the top eight jumpers remain in the competition after the first three rounds while the remaining were eliminated.