Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Dr. Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam: First Sri Lankan to establish an Asian Games record, first Sri Lankan to win an Elite Gold Medal in Jumping Events and first Sri Lankan Elite Athlete to achieve a Doctoral Degree

The legendary Dr. Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam, PhD succeeded in striking the right balance in Sports and Academics to achieve a unique Double, earn a doctoral degree in academics and reach the elite podium in athletics. He strode to the High Jump bar and scaled the bar with nonchalant ease to become one of the All Time Greats of Sri Lanka. He represented the country at successive Olympic Games - Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956. Besides, he was in the Sri Lankan contingent for three successive Asian Games - ...