Thiruvananthapuram: CPI-M leader and former Kerala MLA, 82 y/o M.J. Jacob has won two bronze medals in the World Masters Athletic meet in Finland, his office said.
The 82-year-old politician won the medals in the 80 m and 200 m hurdles competition in the M80 category which is for men aged between 80 and 84 years.
He had won gold medals in 80 m hurdles and 200 m hurdles in Kerala Masters athletics held earlier this year. Jacob had also won a gold medal in the Asian Masters athletics championship previously.
Jacob had won the Pirvarom MLA seat for the CPI-M in 2006, defeating sitting MLA and former minister T.M. Jacob. Piravom is a Congress bastion and his victory was rated as a surprise.
He was also the former President of Tirumarady panchayat and served as an Ernakulam district panchayat member.
The World Masters Athletic Tampere, held from June 29 to July 10, is a world championship event for athletics (track and field) for male and female athletes aged 35 and above.
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