Bobby Aloysius

In this Indian name, the name Aloysius is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Bobby.

Bobby Aloysius (born 30 May 1974) is a female athlete from India now residing in the UK. She held the Indian and south Asian record hold in high jump.[1] Bobby participated the Athens Olympics,[2] won silver in Busan Asian Games and won gold in Jakarta Asian Championship.[3]

Bobby was born in Chemperi, Kannur, Kerala, India.[4] She is married to a journalist, Shajan Scaria.[5] She is an alumnus of Calicut University.[6]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  India
2000 Asian Championships Jakarta, Indonesia 1st
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 4th 1.87 m

References

  1. ^ "It's Bobby Aloysius' day". Chennai, India: The Hindu. June 4, 2002. http://www.hindu.com/2002/06/04/stories/2002060402852000.htm. Retrieved 22 January 2010. 
  2. ^ "The Olympics: 2004: Athletics: Newi student falls short in heats.". Daily Post (Liverpool, England). August 27, 2004. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-121352623.html. Retrieved 22 January 2010. 
  3. ^ Mohan, K. P. (August 30, 2000). "Bobby Aloysius scales to a surprise gold". Chennai, India: The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2000/08/30/stories/07300113.htm. Retrieved 22 January 2010. 
  4. ^ "Bobby's Flop show is a big hit". The Indian Express. July 22, 1998. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980722/20350464.html. Retrieved 22 January 2010. 
  5. ^ "Memorable day for Bobby Aloysius". The Hindu. July 19, 2004. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/07/19/stories/2004071907761800.htm. Retrieved 22 January 2010. 
  6. ^ "Department of Physical Education". University of Calicut. http://www.universityofcalicut.info/dpe/start.htm. Retrieved 22 January 2010.