Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has achieved a historic milestone by climbing to the No. 1 position in the latest world rankings for the men's javelin throw, becoming the world's top-ranked athlete in the event.

Tharanga's rise to the summit follows a string of outstanding performances on the international stage, culminating in a sensational gold medal-winning display at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. The Sri Lankan thrower secured the title with a career-best effort of 89.75 metres, further cementing his place among the world's elite.

Following his Commonwealth Games triumph, Tharanga earned a total of 1,354 ranking points, allowing him to move to the top of the latest world rankings.

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