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Best Sri Lanka 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Sri Lanka athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of Sri Lanka. W.A.M.Rasara Wijesuriya tops the all-time national list with 15:52.60, among 23 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W.A.M.Rasara Wijesuriya | 15:52.60 | Jul 26, 2025 | |
| 2 | Gayanthika Artigala | 15:55.84 | Oct 31, 2021 | |
| 3 | Nilani Rathnayaka | 16:03.16 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 4 | Hiruni Wijayaratne | 16:17.24 | Apr 15, 2022 | |
| 5 | Rajasekara Niluka | 16:23.8HT | Jun 8, 2013 | |
| 6 | Madushani Herath | 16:51.30 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| 7 | S. Anusha Lamahewage | 16:54.03 | Jul 25, 2015 | |
| 8 | Nilanthi Lanka Aryiadasa | 16:56.08 | Apr 10, 2022 | |
| 9 | H.M.C.S. Herath | 17:00.54 | Mar 31, 2024 | |
| 10 | B.W.N Sewwandi | 17:10.35 | Feb 19, 2025 | |
| 11 | A.N.L. Ariyadasa | 17:13.24 | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| 12 | H.M.N. Nandasena | 17:15.8HT | Aug 18, 2019 | |
| 13 | M.N. Priyadarshani | 17:17.38 | Aug 5, 2018 | |
| 14 | Nimali Waliwarsha | 17:17.60 | Sep 8, 2011 | |
| 15 | W.M.N. Nidarshani | 17:27.77 | Mar 31, 2024 | |
| 16 | A.S.Nisansala Bandara | 17:28.49 | Aug 5, 2018 | |
| 17 | M.G.T.K.K. Sugathapala | 17:37.86 | Apr 10, 2022 | |
| 18 | Velu Krishanthani | 17:45.20 | Sep 17, 2013 | |
| 19 | D.P.M. Hansani Madushika | 17:49.30 | Aug 5, 2018 | |
| 20 | W.P.E. Rasika Dulakshi | 17:51.83 | Aug 7, 2010 | |
| 21 | A.L.S.D. Liyanage | 17:52.22 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| 22 | G.W.O.N Fonseka | 18:01.45 | Aug 3, 2025 | |
| 23 | H.I.S Fernando | 18:28.23 | Mar 31, 2024 |