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Susanthika – first Sri Lankan to reach IAAF World Championship podium Susanthika Jayasinghe Source:Dailynews Mannalage Susanthika Jayasinghe was born on December 17, 1965 in the village of Uduwaka, close to Warakapola. She had her early education at Uduwaka Primary School and joined Athnawala MV for her secondary education. She began to display her prowess at Inter-School, Zonal and District Level Meets while competing in the 50m and 75m events. The Teacher-in-Charge of Sports at her school, Indra Padmini Perera soon realised that Susanthika had an extraordinary physical strength compared to other girls and laid the foundation to improve her athletics career. Thereafter, Susanthika received further guidance from Sports Instructor Chithra Mallika. The Sports Officer of Warakapola, Dhammika Wanigasinghe then took further action by consulting an athletic specialist realising that Susanthika has a bright future ahead at international level. ...