India’s national record holder Tejaswin Shankar delivered another strong performance on the international circuit, finishing second in the men’s high jump at the Ward Haylett Invitational after clearing 2.24m.
Competing against a quality field, Tejaswin showed consistency and composure throughout the event as he continued his preparations for the major competitions later this season. The Indian star, who holds the national record in high jump, once again proved his ability to compete at the highest level internationally.
The competition was won by Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford, who produced a lifetime best jump of 2.30m to take the top spot. In the process, Beckford also broke the facility record of 2.28m that had been set by Tejaswin back in 2021.
Despite missing out on first place, Tejaswin’s 2.24m effort marks another positive outing in his season and reflects his steady form ahead of upcoming international events. His continued performances remain encouraging for Indian athletics fans as he builds momentum toward bigger championships.
India’s decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar has made a strong start to his outdoor season, leading the decathlon at the David Noble Relays after Day 1.
Shankar has accumulated 4454 points across the first five events, putting himself in a commanding position heading into the final day.
The highlight of his performance so far has been two personal bests — 10.59 seconds in the 100m and 7.66 meters in the long jump — showcasing his improved speed and explosiveness.
Already holding the national record of 7826 points, Shankar is now pushing towards the elusive 8000-point mark, a milestone that would elevate him to a new level in global combined events.
This marks his first outdoor competition of the season, following a successful indoor campaign where he clinched gold in the heptathlon at the Asian Indoor Championships.
With momentum on his side, all eyes will be on Shankar as he looks to convert his strong start into a landmark performance.
