A.K. Tharanga
- Born
- May 23, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
A.K. Tharanga is a Sri Lanka long-distance runner, born on May 23, 1989. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 14:33.13 in the 5000m and 30:42.15 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sri Lanka.
Personal best · 10 000 m30:42.15
2022 season best14:50.61Apr 8, 2022 · Diyagama
Personal best · 5000 m14:33.13
Last competition102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, DiyagamaJun 27, 2024 · DNF
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 30:42.15, 5000 m 14:33.13, 2022 season best 14:50.61 (Apr 8, 2022, Diyagama (SRI)) · Last competition: 102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama, Jun 27, 2024, DNF · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:50.61 | – | Apr 8, 2022 | Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:36.39 | – | Dec 26, 2020 | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2020 | 10000m | 30:42.15 | – | Dec 28, 2020 | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:33.13 | – | Feb 24, 2019 | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:36.27 | – | Sep 13, 2018 | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:43.43 | – | Sep 2, 2017 | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:51.02 | – | Jul 26, 2015 | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:51.72 | – | Aug 12, 2014 | Colombo (SRI) |