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 Ranasinghe at the 2016 South Asian Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | R.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe |
| Born | 10 February 1991 Kegalle, Sri Lanka |
| Education | University of Sri Jayewardenepura Kegalu Vidyalaya |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 85.78 m (2025) |
R.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe (born 10 February 1991) is a Sri Lankan javelin thrower.[1] Ranasinghe represented Sri Lanka in the men's javelin event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Torch of Hope rally receives a warm welcome in Avisswella - Sri Lanka News". 27 July 2016.
- ↑ Fernando, Reemus (3 December 2015). "Sumeda qualifies for Olympics with stunning feat". The Island. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
External links
[edit]- Sumeda Ranasinghe at World Athletics
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at Olympics.com
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at Olympedia
- Sumeda Ranasinghe at InterSportStats
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- South Asian Games medalists in athletics
- Medalists at the 2016 South Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2019 South Asian Games
- Military World Games bronze medalists for Sri Lanka
- Military World Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
- People from Kegalle District
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- 21st-century Sri Lankan sportsmen
- World Athletics Championships athletes for Sri Lanka
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