Kenyans Antony Nduogo Nugo, Albert Kangor and Soseph Kariuki dominated the show at the 15th LSR Colombo Marathon on Sunday (4). The Kenyan trio of Nugo, Kangor and Kariuki won the first three places respectively in the Men’s International while Anuradhi Bogahawatte of Sri Lanka Navy won the Women’s International bringing honour to her country, in the annual event which saw 6466 runners from 39 countries take part. Nugo, who earlier won this marathon in 2013, clocked 2 hours, 23 minutes and 17 seconds this year, while Kangor (2:24.21) and Kariuki (2:25.51) finished minutes later. Sri Lankan runner Upul Vijitha Kumara clocked 2 hours, 26 minutes and 27 seconds to be placed fourth in the Men’s event. Sri Lanka's Bogahawatte clocked 3 hours, 2 minutes and 38 seconds ahead of Kenyan Dorcas Jebotip Tarus (3:9.43) and M.G. Buddhika (3:33.43) who finished at second and third respectively. Results: Full Marathon Men's International: 1. Antony Nduogu Mugo (Kenya / 2:23.17), 2. Albert Kangor (Kenya / 2:24.21), 3. Joseph Kariuki (Kenya / 2:25.51), 4. Upul Vijitha Kumara (Sri Lanka / 2:26.27), 5. Peter Keter (Kenya / 2:30.08). Women's International: 1. Anuradhi Bogahawaththa (Sri Lanka / 3:02.38), 2. Dorcas Jebotip Tarus (Kenya / 3:09.57), 3. M.G. Buddhika (Sri Lanka / 3:33.43), 4. S.D. Hemanthi (Sri Lanka / 3:36.06), 5. Mallika Chandrakanthi (Sri Lanka / 3:39.15). Men's Veteran: 1. Sunil Premaratne, 2. Shelton Senasinghe, 3. Anil Rineshan de Weerasekara. Mini Marathon Men's: 1. K.G.R. Samankumara (1:10.03), 2. G.P.A. Bandara (1:10.03), 3. Ajith Bandara (1:11.21). Women's: 1. W.D.M. Weerakkody (1:27.45), 2. Krishanthani (1:29.00), 3. D.P.M. Madushika (1:29.32). Men's Veteran: 1. Udaya Shanthasiri, 2. Ajith Pushpakumara Alwis, 3. Nimal Atapattu. Women's Veteran: 1.Dinar Bodin, 2. Karman Busoni (Italy), 3. W.C. Premaratne. 10-Kilometre Men's: 1. Erantha Tennakoon, 2. K.M.D.K. Wijeratne, 3. R.M.R. Bandara. Boys Schools: 1. R.L.S. Abeykoon, 2. K.T. Dileepa, 3. Sachindra Ramesh. Girls Schools: 1. Sanduni Tharika 2.Uresha Dihani, 3. Iresha Sandarenu. Men's Open: 1.P.G.B.M. Gamage, 2. G.I.T. Fonseka, 3. M.A.T. Samarasinghe. Women's Open: 1.S.D. Ariyathileka, 2. K.S. Sandamali, 3. SUleika Ibrahim.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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