Janaka Prasad

Birth dateSep 8, 1992

BirthplacePeradeniya, Sri Lanka

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Janaka Prasad is a Sri Lanka jumper, born on September 8, 1992 in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.14 in the LJ. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sri Lanka.

Key facts

Long Jump

8.14

#469 all-time

2026 season best

7.34

Feb 28, 2026 · Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI)

2026 season best

Last competition

Sri Lanka Open Stage 1

Feb 28, 2026 · 7.34

Sri Lanka Open Stage 1

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Long Jump 8.14 (#469 all-time), 2026 season best 7.34 (Feb 28, 2026, Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI)) · Last competition: Sri Lanka Open Stage 1, Feb 28, 2026, 7.34 · 34 years old

Personal bests

8.14

#469 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	LJ	7.34	+1.4	Feb 28, 2026	↓	Sri Lanka Open Stage 1
2025	LJ	7.45	-0.5	Feb 19, 2025	↓	Sri Lanka Open Stage I, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
2024	LJ	7.60	+1.8	Jul 18, 2024	↓	48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
2023	LJ	7.65	+1.8	Aug 25, 2023	↓	47th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
2022	LJ	7.82	+0.5	Feb 11, 2022	↓	Colombo (SRI)
2021	LJ	7.80	+1.9	May 21, 2021	↓	Sri Lankan Championships, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
2019	LJ	8.07	+2.0	Feb 24, 2019	↓	Colombo (SRI)
2018	LJ	8.14	+1.8	Aug 5, 2018	↓	Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo
2017	LJ	7.55	+0.7	Sep 2, 2017	↓	Diyagama (SRI)
2015	LJ	7.80	+0.6	Jul 26, 2015	↓	Diyagama (SRI)
2014	LJ	7.75	+1.3	Aug 14, 2014	↓	Colombo (SRI)
2013	LJ	7.49	-0.7	Sep 2, 2013	↓	Nawalapitiya (MAS)
2012	LJ	7.22	-0.4	Dec 1, 2012	↓	Colombo (SRI)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.34	+1.4	Feb 28	Sri Lanka Open Stage 1
LJ	7.34	+1.4	Feb 27	Sri Lanka Open Stage 1

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.44	+0.0	Mar 8	Sri Lanka Open Stage II, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.32	+0.6	Feb 28	Sri Lankan Senior Short Track Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.45	-0.5	Feb 20	Sri Lanka Open Stage I, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.45	-0.5	Feb 19	Sri Lanka Open Stage I, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.60	+1.8	Jul 18	48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
LJ	7.60	+1.8	Jul 17	48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
LJ	7.46	+0.1	Jun 27	102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.46	+0.1	Jun 26	102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.56	+0.9	Mar 31	59th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.56	+0.9	Mar 18	59th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.30	-0.7	Mar 2	Sri Lanka Athletics Open Stage 1, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama
LJ	7.30	-0.7	Mar 1	Sri Lanka Athletics Open Stage 1, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.71	+2.2	Aug 25	47th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
LJ	7.65	+1.8	Aug 25	47th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
LJ	7.44	-5.3	Jul 30	101st Sri Lankan Championships
LJ	7.44	-5.3	Jul 28	101st Sri Lankan Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.69	+2.1	Apr 9	Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama
LJ	7.61	+1.0	Apr 9	Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama
LJ	7.27	+0.2	Apr 8	Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama
LJ	7.82	+0.5	Feb 11	Trials Meeting, Colombo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.61	-	Nov 23	Army Ch., Colombo
LJ	7.94	+3.3	Jun 15	Army Ch., Colombo
LJ	7.80	+1.9	May 21	Sri Lankan Championships, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
LJ	7.86	+2.1	Apr 7	National Athletics Trials, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.39	+0.2	Oct 26	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
LJ	7.39	+0.2	Oct 22	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
LJ	7.49	-0.6	Apr 24	Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
LJ	7.57	+0.0	Apr 23	Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
LJ	7.49	-0.6	Apr 23	Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
LJ	7.83	+0.8	Mar 22	Asian Ch. Trials, Colombo
LJ	8.07	+2.0	Feb 24	Asian Ch. Trials, Colombo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.93	-	Oct 31	Colombo Army Ch., Colombo
LJ	7.81	-	Oct 12	Polonnaruwa
LJ	8.07	+2.7	Sep 13	Colombo Defence Services Ch., Colombo
LJ	7.86	-	Aug 28	Jakarta Asian Games
LJ	7.56	-	Aug 28	Jakarta Asian Games
LJ	7.86	+0.0	Aug 26	Jakarta Asian Games
LJ	7.56	+0.0	Aug 25	Jakarta Asian Games
LJ	8.14	+1.8	Aug 5	Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo
LJ	7.95	+2.9	Aug 4	Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo
LJ	8.14	+1.8	Aug 4	Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo
LJ	7.95	+2.9	Aug 3	Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo
LJ	8.10	+1.9	May 12	Colombo Asian Games Trials, Colombo
LJ	7.89	+0.5	Apr 11	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ	7.84	+0.8	Apr 10	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ	7.89	+0.5	Apr 10	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ	7.93	+3.1	Mar 28	Brisbane Queensland International Track Classic, Brisbane
LJ	7.82	+0.4	Feb 12	Jakarta Asian Games Pre-Tournament, Jakarta

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Janaka Prasad's Long Jump personal best?

Janaka Prasad's Long Jump personal best is 8.14, set on Aug 5, 2018 in Colombo (SRI), #469 on the all-time list.

Which events does Janaka Prasad compete in?

Janaka Prasad competes in the Long Jump.

How did Janaka Prasad perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 7.34, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI). Last competition: Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 on Feb 28, 2026, 7.34.

Janaka Prasad

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Season bests

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