Heshan Bandara Unamboowe (born 19 May 1992), is a Sri Lankan swimmer who has represented his country at international competitions. He was born in the town of Kandy to parents Dudley and Priyanga. He received his primary and secondary education at Trinity College, Kandy. He started schooling in Dharmaraja College, Kandy and joined Trinity College in Grade 2. Unamboowe went into captain the Sri Lankan contingent at the first-ever Summer Youth Olympic Games 2010.[1] At the event, Unamboowe set the National record in the 50m backstroke event.[2] Unamboowe competed in the Men's 100m backstroke event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He ranked 42nd and did not advance to the semifinals.[3] He currently competes for Miami University in Ohio [4]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Heshan Bandara Unamboowe |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Born | Handapanawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 19 May 1992
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Sport | Swimming |
Event | 100m Backstroke |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | London 2012 |
Updated on 7 August 2012 |
References
edit- ^ "Heshan Unamboowe shares his success story on Prime TV's "Celeb Chat"". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Heshan Unamboowe shares his success story on Prime TV's "Celeb Chat"". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Heshan edged out in the first heat". The Sunday Times. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "muredhawks.com
External links
edit- Heshan Unamboowe at World Aquatics
- Heshan Unamboowe at SwimRankings.net
- Heshan Unamboowe at Olympics.com
- Heshan Unamboowe at Olympedia
- Heshan Unamboowe at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)