Sumedha Ranasinghe
SRIMenSumeda 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.
As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 85.78 (#100 all-time), 2026 season best 80.29 (Aug 22, 2026, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo (KOR)) · Last competition: World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour, Aug 22, 2026, 80.29 · 35 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 80.29 | - | Aug 22, 2026 | ↓ | World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour |
| 2025 | JavelinThr | 79.49 | - | Aug 18, 2025 | - | 60th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2025 | JT | 85.78 | - | Mar 9, 2025 | ↓ | Sri Lanka Open Stage II, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
| 2024 | JT | 78.48 | - | Jun 30, 2024 | ↓ | Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula |
| 2023 | JT | 78.31 | - | Mar 21, 2023 | ↓ | Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2022 | JT | 82.18 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↓ | Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama |
| 2021 | JT | 77.28 | - | Jun 29, 2021 | ↓ | National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, Patiala |
| 2020 | JT | 76.10 | - | Dec 26, 2020 | ↓ | Sri Lankan Championships |
| 2019 | JT | 80.76 | - | Aug 18, 2019 | ↓ | Sri Lankan Championships, Colombo |
| 2018 | JT | 78.89 | - | Oct 29, 2018 | ↓ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2017 | JT | 77.92 | - | Apr 2, 2017 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2016 | JT | 80.25 | - | Feb 10, 2016 | ↓ | Guwahati (IND) |
| 2015 | JT | 83.04 | - | Dec 3, 2015 | ↓ | Diyagama (SRI) |
| 2014 | JT | 72.42 | - | Aug 14, 2014 | ↓ | Colombo (SRI) |
| 2013 | JT | 66.38 | - | Sep 1, 2013 | ↓ | Nawalapitiya (MAS) |
| 2012 | JT | 66.94 | - | Nov 30, 2012 | ↓ | Colombo (SRI) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 80.29 | - | Aug 22 | World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour |
JT | 73.26 | - | May 10 | Indian Open Athletics Series - 6 |
JT | 76.95 | - | May 3 | Asian Throwing Championships |
JT | 73.69 | - | May 2 | Asian Throwing Championships |
JT | 75.55 | - | Feb 27 | Sri Lanka Open Stage 1 |
2025
14 performances2024
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 75.50 | - | Jul 18 | 48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
JT | 75.50 | - | Jul 17 | 48th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
JT | 78.48 | - | Jun 30 | Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula |
JT | 78.48 | - | Jun 27 | Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula |
JT | 77.68 | - | Jun 26 | 102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 77.68 | - | Jun 25 | 102nd Sri Lankan Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 77.57 | - | Jun 15 | Asian Throwing Championships |
JT | 74.15 | - | Mar 31 | 59th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 75.34 | - | Mar 2 | Sri Lanka Athletics Open Stage 1, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.23 | - | Aug 25 | 47th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
JT | 77.23 | - | Aug 24 | 47th National Sports Festival, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
JT | 73.40 | - | Jul 28 | 101st Sri Lankan Championships |
JT | 77.80 | - | Apr 25 | 3. Final Selection Trials for Asian Games, Asian Championships & Asian Junior Champs, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 69.63 | - | Mar 31 | 58th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 69.63 | - | Mar 29 | 58th Army Athletics Championships, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
JT | 78.31 | - | Mar 21 | 1st Selection Trials for Asian Games, Asian Championships & Asian Junior Champs, Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama |
2022
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 60.21 | - | Nov 26 | Inter University Championships, Colombo |
JT | 72.15 | - | Sep 18 | National Selection Trial Meet, Diyagama |
JT | 70.77 | - | Aug 7 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
JT | 74.55 | - | Jun 14 | CITIUS Meeting, Stadion Wankdorf, Bern |
JT | 70.21 | - | Jun 11 | ATLETICAGENEVE - EAP, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
JT | 82.18 | - | Apr 23 | Sri Lankan Championships, Diyagama |
JT | 81.79 | - | Mar 10 | 2nd Selection Trials Meeting, Diyagama |
JT | 78.36 | - | Feb 11 | Trials Meeting, Colombo |
2021
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 75.91 | - | Nov 23 | Army Ch., Colombo |
JT | 77.28 | - | Jun 29 | National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, Patiala |
JT | 77.28 | - | Jun 25 | National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, Patiala |
JT | 73.57 | - | Jun 15 | Army Ch., Colombo |
JT | 74.51 | - | May 21 | Sri Lankan Championships, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 76.10 | - | Dec 28 | Sri Lankan Championships |
JT | 76.10 | - | Dec 26 | Sri Lankan Championships |
Honours
26th Asian Athletics Championships
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26th Asian Athletics Championships
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102nd Sri Lankan Championships
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101st Sri Lankan Championships
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Sri Lankan Championships
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Sri Lankan Championships
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Asian Athletics Championships
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Asian Athletics Championships
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Sri Lankan Championships
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Sri Lankan Championships
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sumedha Ranasinghe's Javelin Throw personal best?
Sumedha Ranasinghe's Javelin Throw personal best is 85.78, set on Mar 9, 2025 in Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama (SRI), #100 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sumedha Ranasinghe compete in?
Sumedha Ranasinghe competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Sumedha Ranasinghe perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 80.29, set on Aug 22, 2026 in Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo (KOR). Last competition: World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour on Aug 22, 2026, 80.29.