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Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana
SRIMenSinghapurage Aruna Darshana (or Dharshana; born 19 January 1999) is a Sri Lankan sprinter specialising in the 400 metres.
He was tipped by many in the circles that he could follow the footsteps of former veteran athlete Sugath Thilakaratne.
He won the men's 400m event during the 2018 National Athletics Championships by clocking at 46.16 seconds.
As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 44.99 (#395 all-time), 200 m 20.45 (#899 all-time), 2026 season best 45.79 (Feb 28, 2026, Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI)) · Last competition: Korea Athletics Open, Jun 21, 2026, 22.08 · National record (4 × 400 m) · 27 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 200m | 20.93 | -0.4 | Feb 27, 2026 | ↑ | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
| 2026 | 400m | 45.79 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↑ | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:02.16 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | ↑ | 3rd National Open Relay Competition |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:19.58 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | ↓ | 3rd National Open Relay Competition |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.52 | +1.3 | Aug 19, 2025 | ↑ | 60th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2025 | 300m | 33.28 | - | Feb 19, 2025 | ↑ | Sri Lanka Open Stage I, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2025 | 400m | 45.79 | - | Aug 20, 2025 | ↑ | 60th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:07.66 | - | May 29, 2025 | ↑ | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.45 | +0.2 | Mar 19, 2024 | ↑ | 59th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2024 | 400m | 44.99 | - | Aug 4, 2024 | ↑ | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
| 2024 | 4x200Metre | 1:22.93 | - | Mar 18, 2024 | - | 59th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:04.48 | - | May 21, 2024 | ↑ | Asian Relays, Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:17.00 | - | May 20, 2024 | ↓ | Asian Relays, Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.65 | +0.5 | Mar 30, 2023 | ↑ | 58th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2023 | 400m | 45.45 | - | Jul 29, 2023 | ↑ | 101st Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:01.56 | - | Jul 16, 2023 | ↑ | Asian Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:15.41 | - | Jul 15, 2023 | ↓ | Asian Athletics Championships |
| 2022 | 200m | 21.55 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2022 | 400m | 45.90 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:06.05 | - | Jun 14, 2022 | ↑ | National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships |
| 2021 | 200m | 20.91 | +1.1 | Oct 30, 2021 | ↑ | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2021 | 300m | 33.57 | - | Mar 17, 2021 | ↑ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2021 | 400m | 46.45 | - | May 21, 2021 | ↑ | Sri Lankan Championships, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 2020 | 200m | 21.40 | +1.7 | Dec 26, 2020 | ↑ | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2020 | 400m | 47.04 | - | Dec 29, 2020 | ↑ | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2019 | 200m | 21.46 | - | Aug 26, 2019 | ↑ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2019 | 400m | 46.38 | - | Aug 28, 2019 | ↑ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:08.04 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Kathmandu (NEP) |
| 2018 | 200m | 21.38 | - | Apr 24, 2018 | ↑ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2018 | 400m | 45.78 | - | Oct 31, 2018 | ↑ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:02.74 | - | Aug 30, 2018 | ↑ | Jakarta Asian Games |
| 2017 | 200m | 21.63 | - | Oct 13, 2017 | ↑ | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2017 | 400m | 47.19 | - | Oct 12, 2017 | ↑ | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2016 | 400mH | 53.5h | - | Sep 30, 2016 | - | Jaffna (SRI) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:12.77 | - | Jun 6, 2016 | ↑ | Ho Chi-Minh (VIE) |
2026
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 22.08 | +0.3 | Jun 21 | Korea Athletics Open |
200m | 22.08 | +0.3 | Jun 20 | Korea Athletics Open |
400m | 46.17 | - | Jun 20 | Korea Athletics Open |
4x400Metre | 3:19.58 | - | Mar 28 | 3rd National Open Relay Competition |
4x400m | 3:02.16 | - | Mar 28 | 3rd National Open Relay Competition |
200m | 20.93 | -0.4 | Mar 1 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
200m | 21.02 | -0.2 | Mar 1 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
200m | 21.38 | -2.1 | Feb 28 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
400m | 45.79 | - | Feb 28 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
200m | 20.93 | -0.4 | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
400m | 45.79 | - | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
200m | 21.38 | -2.1 | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
200m | 21.02 | -0.2 | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
400m | 47.81 | - | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
400m | 46.56 | - | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
2025
19 performances2024
16 performancesHonours
26th Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
103rd Sri Lankan Championships
400 Metres
26th Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
102nd Sri Lankan Championships
400 Metres
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Asian Athletics Championships
400 Metres
19th Asian Games
4x400 Metres Relay
19th Asian Games
400 Metres
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Asian Athletics Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Asian Athletics Championships
400 Metres
101st Sri Lankan Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Sri Lankan Championships
400 Metres
Sri Lankan Championships
400 Metres
IAAF World U20 Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Gifu Asian Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Jakarta Asian Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Gifu Asian Junior Championships
400 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana's 400 m personal best?
Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana's 400 m personal best is 44.99, set on Aug 4, 2024 in Stade de France, Paris (FRA), #395 on the all-time list.
Which events does Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana compete in?
Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana competes in the 400 m and 200 m.
How did Singhapurage Aruna Dharshana perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 45.79, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama (SRI). Last competition: Korea Athletics Open on Jun 21, 2026, 22.08.