Tharushi Karunarathna

Tharushi Karunarathna

Sri LankaSri LankaActive
Born
Nov 18, 2004 (21 years old)
Events
600 Metres · 800 m

Tharushi Karunarathna is a Sri Lanka sprinter, born on November 18, 2004. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 24.83 in the 200m, 52.48 in the 400m, 2:00.66 in the 800m, 3:30.88 in the 4x400m and 2:08.62 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 7 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sri Lanka.

Personal best · 600 Metres1:24.84
2026 season best1:28.92Feb 13, 2026 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2026 season best
National record2:00.66800 m
National record
Personal best · 800 m2:00.66
#783 all-time

As of Nov 12, 2026: 600 Metres 1:24.84, 800 m 2:00.66 (#783 all-time), 2026 season best 1:28.92 (Feb 13, 2026, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Tom Jones Memorial, Apr 18, 2026, DNF · National record (800 m) · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mColombo 2022Sri Lanka 200 m all-time list24.83957 pts––
400mTaipei City 2024Sri Lanka 400 m all-time list52.481,108 pts––
800mBangkok 2023Sri Lanka 800 m all-time list2:00.661,151 pts#783–
4x400mHangzhou 2023Sri Lanka 4 × 400 m all-time list3:30.88––
800m-short-trackTX 20262:08.621,048 pts–#215
800m-short-trackIndoorAL 20252:06.991,074 pts–#638

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m Indoor1:28.92–Feb 13, 2026Don Kirby Elite Invitational
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:28.92–Feb 13, 2026Don Kirby Elite Invitational
2026800m-short-track 2:08.62–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026800m Indoor2:08.62–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:09.43–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
20264x400Metre Indoor3:51.04–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
20264x400Metre 3:51.04–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:58.39–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tharushi Karunarathna's 600 Metres personal best is 1:24.84, set on Jun 18, 2024 in Polideportivo Zorrotza, Bilbao (ESP).

Tharushi Karunarathna competes in the 600 Metres and 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:28.92, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: Tom Jones Memorial on Apr 18, 2026, DNF.