Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga produced a historic performance at the Rome Diamond League, setting a new national record in the men’s javelin throw with a remarkable effort of 92.62 metres.
The outstanding throw by the 23-year-old athlete not only shattered the Sri Lankan national record but also elevated him to second place on Asia’s all-time javelin rankings.
Tharanga’s achievement further secured him a place among the sport’s elite, moving him to eighth position on the all-time world rankings for the men’s javelin throw.
The performance is regarded as one of the greatest achievements in Sri Lankan athletics history and marks a significant milestone for the country on the international stage.
His record-breaking throw at one of the world’s premier athletics events highlights Sri Lanka’s growing presence in global track and field competition and cements Tharanga’s status as one of Asia’s leading javelin athletes.
