Английская Википедия:Akila Thirunayaki
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Шаблон:Infobox sportsperson Akila Thirunayaki Sriseyananthapavan also spelt as Akila Thirunayagi (born 1952/1953) is a Sri Lankan track and field athlete and a retired prison officer. In November 2023, she rose to prominence for winning multiple medals at the age of 71 during the Asia Masters Athletics Championships.[1][2]
Biography
Akila Thirunayaki hails from a humble family background. She grew up in Mulliyawalai village, Mullaitivu in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka.[3]
Career
She claimed two gold medals and a solitary bronze medals representing Sri Lanka at the 2023 Asia Masters Athletics Championships which was held in the Philippines.[4] She was highly applauded for her medal success, given that she achieved the feat at the age of 71. She clinched gold medals in the women's 1500m and 5000m race events and followed it up with a bronze medal achievement in the women's 800m competition.[5] She narrowly missed out on a fourth medal after securing a fourth-place finish in the women's 400m competition during the 2023 Asia Masters Athletics Championships.[6] She was also commended for claiming medals for running barefoot against her opponents in the field.[7]
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- Sri Lankan female long-distance runners
- Sri Lankan Tamil people
- People from Northern Province, Sri Lanka
- Prison officers
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