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Rumesh Tharanga threw 92.62m this year, beating his own timeline by two years and becoming Sri Lanka's first 90m javelin thrower. The 23-year-old is now targeting the world record and his country's first Olympic gold.
At 23, Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage launched a javelin 92.62 meters in Rome, recording the world's best throw this season and inspiring a new generation of Sri Lankan athletes. He's now the favorite to end his nation's 76-year wait for Commonwealth Games athletics gold at Glasgow 2026.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage shattered a 20-year-old meeting record and became the second-best Asian javelin thrower in history with a stunning 92.62-meter throw in Rome. Athletes across multiple events rewrote record books at the Diamond League meet, proving 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year for track and field.
Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil just shattered his own world record with a 74.82m throw after three years of setbacks. The Paralympic champion overcame back injuries and grueling training to reclaim his peak performance.
Paralympic champion Sumit Antil just launched his javelin 74.82 meters to shatter his own world record at India's national para athletics championships. The throw marks the latest milestone for an athlete who keeps pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is sharing hard-won wisdom with India's next generation of athletes. His message: mental strength and patience matter more than speed.
India's undefeated para javelin thrower is targeting a throw no athlete in history has ever achieved. After winning every competition since Tokyo 2020, Sumit Antil has his sights set on breaking the impossible 75-meter barrier.
