Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa Central College and Jithma Wijethunga of Lyceum International Wattala were adjudged Best boys' and girls' Athletes at the All Island Schools Athletic Championships concluded at Diyagama Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium yesterday.

Ayomal Akalanka set up new record of boys' under 20, 400m hurdles with a time of 49.90 seconds.

The 19-year-old athlete Akalanka, coached by Anura Bandara became the first Sri Lankan in 23 years to run this event under 50 seconds. He established Sri Lanka Junior record as well as Meet Record and third fastest Sri Lankan timing in this event behind former National athletes Harijan Ratnayake (49.44 second) and Asoka Jayadundara (49.78sec).

Jithmi Wijethunga of Lyceum ...