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Friday, February 25, 2011

WHO'S WHO?- SUSANTHIKA JAYASINGHE

Described as Sri Lanka's 'wonder girl', Susanthika Jayasinghe made history in the Sydney Olympics by becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to win an Olympic medal. Susanthika clocked 22.28 seconds in the women's 200 meter finals at Sydney to win the bronze medal, and missed the silver by only 0.01 seconds.
Jayasinghe was a surprise winner of the 200m silver medal in the 1997 World Championships, becoming the first Sri Lankan to win a major medal since 1948. She has also won medals at 1995 Asian Championships and 1994 Asian Games.

Source :Sawnet

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