Story of the Olympian

Personal Best

100H – 14.24 (1991)

Tilaka Jinadasa is a prominent Sri Lankan sportswoman known for her accomplishments in both athletics and netball. She represented Sri Lanka at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, competing in the women’s 100-meter hurdles. Beyond her athletic career, Jinadasa made significant contributions to netball as both a player and coach, leading Sri Lanka’s national netball team to victory in the Asian Netball Championships. Her dedication to sports and versatility have made her an influential figure in Sri Lankan sports history.

Sporting Career

1984 in Kathmandu – Nepal 
4X100m & 4X400 – Silver Medal

1985 in Dhaka – Bangaladesh
4X100m & 4X400m – Silver & Bronze Medal respectively

1987 in Culcata – India
100m – Hurdles
4X100m & 400m – Hurdles Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals respectively

1989 in Islamabad – Pakistan
100m – Hurdles Bronze Medal

1991 in Colombo – Sri Lanka
100m – Hurdles Bronze Medal

Represented Events

1988 – Seoul – Republic of Korea

 

1984 – Kathmandu – Nepal
1985 – Dhaka – Bangaladesh
1987 – Culcata – India
1989 – Islamabad – Pakistan
1991 – Colombo – Sri Lanka