Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete, Pole Vaulter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Baranica Elangovan
25/09/2026
Baranica Elangovan won a historic bronze medal in the women’s pole vault at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, clearing 4.15 m. The medal was shared on countback, and it marked India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in pole vault.
03/05/2026
Baranica Elangovan set a new Indian national record in women’s pole vault by clearing 4.23 m at the Indian Indoor Open in Bhubaneswar. The jump improved her own previous mark and confirmed her status as India’s leading pole vaulter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Baranica Elangovan is an Indian pole vaulter from Tamil Nadu. | |
| She has represented India in major athletics competitions and is known for setting a national record in pole vault. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | A Master's Degree from M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2018, set a new meet record at the All India University competition, clearing 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | |
| 2. Selected by Pudhumai Penn Foundation to be trained by coach Milber Russel | |
| 3. Noticed by Martin Owens at an athletics event in May 2022, invited to train under him | |
| 4. Moved to train at Bhubaneswar in December 2022 | |
| 5. Cleared 4.10 m (13.5 ft) at Indian Grand Prix in early 2023, but did not qualify for the 2022 Asian Games | |
| 6. Broke her own record in May 2026 with a jump of 4.23 m (13.9 ft) at the Indian Indoor Open |