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Athlete Thilaka Jinadasa represented Sri Lanka in five SAF Games Thilaka Jinadasa Source:Dailynews Kosgamage Thilaka Dhammika Jinadasa, who represented Sri Lanka at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, was born in Colombo on March 15, 1963. She was educated at Sri Jayewardenepura Balika MV, Kotte and was able to achieve great heights in the 100m hurdles under the guidance of veteran coach late Yogananda Wijesundera. After progressing through victories gained in 100m, 200m and high jump events at various schools and circuit meets in the Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups, she went on to win the Best Athlete Award on several occasions. In 1981, at the Junior Nationals she won the 400m event. In 1985, she switched to hurdles and in 1987 she won the 100m and 400m hurdles event while setting up new Sri Lanka records. ...