Rumesh Pathirage wins men's javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Rumesh Pathirage claimed the men's javelin title for Sri Lanka at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship. His winning throw was 91.09m.

13 Sep Europe Budapest, Hungary

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Rumesh Pathirage claimed the men's javelin title for Sri Lanka at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

His winning throw was 91.09m. The result is listed in the organiser's official September record.

The final took place on 13 September 2026 in Budapest. The official result lists the winning performance as 91.09. The championship as a whole ran from 11 to 13 September.

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