‘This is what my mother wanted’: Behind Lokesh Sathyanathan’s NCAA-winning 8.21m leap

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Lokesh Sathyanathan broke his national record with an 8.21m long jump at the NCAA Division I championship in Fayetteville, becoming India's fourth NCAA title winner and third on the all-time list. His achievement follows years of injuries and personal struggles, driven by his mother's final wishes and his father's unwavering support throughout his athletic journey.

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