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TRIBUTE TO SPRINT QUEEN – K.G. BADRA GUNAWARDENA – By Ravi Rudra

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TRIBUTE TO SPRINT QUEEN – K.G. BADRA GUNAWARDENA – By Ravi Rudra

 

A Trailblazer in Women’s Sprinting & An Inspiration for Aspiring Athletes!

TRIBUTE TO SPRINT QUEEN - K.G. BADRA GUNAWARDENA

“Looking back at my sporting career I have much to be proud of having been the ‘Most Popular Sportswoman & The Sportswoman of the Year’ title twice over and having held the Sri Lankan records for 100m (12.0s), 200 (24.9s) and 400m (56.8s), the first two which remained unbroken between 15 and 20 years.” – Badra  

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