Heshan Unamboowe Explained

Heshan Unamboowe
Full Name:Heshan Bandara Unamboowe
Nationality:Sri Lankan
Birth Date:1992 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Handapanawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Weight:69kg (152lb)
Sport:Swimming
Event:100m Backstroke
Olympics:London 2012
Updated:7 August 2012

Heshan Bandara Unamboowe (born 19 May 1992), is a Sri Lankan swimmer who has represented his country at international competitions. He was born in the town of Kandy to parents Dudley and Priyanga. He received his primary and secondary education at Trinity College, Kandy. He started schooling in Dharmaraja College, Kandy and joined Trinity College in Grade 2. Unamboowe went into captain the Sri Lankan contingent at the first-ever Summer Youth Olympic Games 2010.[1] At the event, Unamboowe set the National record in the 50m backstroke event.[2] Unamboowe competed in the Men's 100m backstroke event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He ranked 42nd and did not advance to the semifinals.[3] He currently competes for Miami University in Ohio [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heshan Unamboowe shares his success story on Prime TV’s “Celeb Chat” . 2024-08-17 . www.sundaytimes.lk.
  2. Web site: Heshan Unamboowe shares his success story on Prime TV’s “Celeb Chat” . 2024-08-17 . www.sundaytimes.lk.
  3. News: Heshan edged out in the first heat. 31 July 2012. The Sunday Times. 8 September 2012.
  4. "muredhawks.com