Sumeda Ranasinghe

Sumeda Ranasinghe
Ranasinghe at the 2016 South Asian Games
Personal information
Full nameR.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe
Born (1991-02-10) 10 February 1991 (age 35)
Kegalle, Sri Lanka
EducationUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
Kegalu Vidyalaya
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event
Javelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best85.78 m (2025)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Sri Lanka
Asian Throwing Championships
Bronze medal – third place2024 MokpoJavelin throw
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place2016 GuwahatiJavelin throw
Bronze medal – third place2019 KathmanduJavelin throw
South Asian Championships
Silver medal – second place2025 RanchiJavelin throw
Military World Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 WuhanJavelin throw

R.M. Sumeda Jagath Ranasinghe (born 10 February 1991) is a Sri Lankan javelin thrower. Ranasinghe represented Sri Lanka in the men's javelin event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

References

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