They are specialized runners in the 10 and five kilometre events who have participated in Asian meets and have won medals. These athletes also serve in the Maldives army but do most of their training in Gampola, Sri Lanka for three months at a stretch. HMCS Herath (Army) 1h 21m. Anushka Lakshan (Sri Gnanodaya MV, Divulapitiya) 15m 14.5 secs. Ayesha Sanduni (Thala Kadugamuwa MV Kuliyapitiya) 15m 42 secs.

Source: Sunday Observer January 22, 2022 20:06 UTC