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 Ranasinghe at 2016 South Asian Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | R.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe |
| Born | 10 February 1991 Kegalle, Sri Lanka |
| Alma mater | Kegalu Vidyalaya |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | javelin throw |
Medal record | |
| Updated on 26 October 2019 | |
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]
He was born in Kegalle had his education at Kegalu Vidyalaya.[4]
Seasonal bests by year
[edit]- 2015 - 83.04
- 2016 - 80.25
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Fernando, Reemus (3 December 2015). "Sumeda qualifies for Olympics with stunning feat". The Island. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ IAAF Biography
- ^ "Sumeda Ranasinghe".
- ^ "Torch of Hope rally receives a warm welcome in Avisswella - Sri Lanka News". 27 July 2016.
External links
[edit]- Sumeda Ranasinghe at World Athletics
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at Olympics.com
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at Olympedia
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