Photo: Odisha Games in 2017—CC BY-SA 4.0
Nimali Waliwarsha
Sri LankaActive- Born
- Sep 19, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Nimali Waliwarsha is a Sri Lanka sprinter, born on September 19, 1989. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 53.9h in the 400m, 2:02.58 in the 800m, 4:15.86 in the 1500m, 17:17.60 in the 5000m and 1:00.85 in the 400mH. She has earned 14 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sri Lanka.
Personal best · 800 m2:02.58
2026 season best2:09.38Mar 1, 2026 · Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama
National record2:04.88800 Metres Short Track
Personal best · 1500 m4:15.86
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 2:02.58, 1500 m 4:15.86, 2026 season best 2:09.38 (Mar 1, 2026, Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI)) · Last competition: Sri Lanka Open Stage 1, Mar 1, 2026, 2:09.38 · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:09.38 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:17.75 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i) |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:29.46 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:46.71 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:06.53 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | Sri Lanka Open Stage II, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:24.15 | – | Mar 8, 2025 | Sri Lanka Open Stage II, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:04.71 | – | Jul 18, 2024 | 48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:28.78 | – | Jul 19, 2024 | 48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |