Sumeda Ranasinghe

R.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe (born 10 February 1991) is a Sri Lankan javelin thrower. With a distance of 83.04 metres, and a new Sri Lankan record, Ranasinghe achieved the qualifying standard for the javelin at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3]

Sumeda Ranasinghe
Personal information
Born (1991-02-10) 10 February 1991
Kegalle
Alma materKegalu Vidyalaya
Sport
Country Sri Lanka
SportTrack and field
Event(s)javelin throw
Medal record
Representing  Sri Lanka
Men's Athletics
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place2016 Guwahatijavelin throw
Military World Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 Wuhanjavelin throw
Updated on 26 October 2019.

He was born in Kegalle had his education at Kegalu Vidyalaya.[4]

Seasonal bests by year
  • 2015 - 83.04
  • 2016 - 80.25

See also

References
  1. Fernando, Reemus (3 December 2015). "Sumeda qualifies for Olympics with stunning feat". The Island. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  2. IAAF Biography
  3. "Sumeda Ranasinghe".
  4. "Torch of Hope rally receives a warm welcome in Avisswella - Sri Lanka News". 27 July 2016.


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