Commonwealth Games 2014: Mayookha Johny fails to qualify for long jump final

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Mayookha Johny

Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) Indian athlete Mayookha Johny failed to qualify for the women's long jump final at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.

The national record holder could only manage a distance of 6.11 metres, finishing eighth. Cameroon's Marlyne Ngo Ngoa topped the qualification group with a jump of 6.52m, her personal best, at the Hampden Park Stadium. The 25-year-old Mayookha's best attempt came on her first try while her next two attempts were of 6.00m and 5.89m.

The final will be held on Thursday.

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