Shilpa sets up a new record
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Shilpa Fernando readying to throw the putt.
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Shilpa Fernando on the podium after receiving her gold
medal.
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Thirteen-year-old Shilpa Fernando of Lyceum International School,
Wattala, won two gold medals at the Sir John Tarbat Junior Championship
held at Mahaweli Grounds in Embilipitiya.
In the girls shot putt under 15 event she broke the previous record
of 8.97 m by throwing 9.56 metres. She also won the gold medal in the
discus throw event. In this event she threw 27.70 metres.
Shilpa Fernando, is the daughter of Nixon Fernando, former national
record holder in the shot putt event. |
