Rumesh Tharanga becomes World No. 1 in Men’s Javelin Throw

1 in Men’s Javelin ThrowPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 6, 2026 - 10:20 amSri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has become the world’s No. According to the World Athletics rankings dated August 4, 2026, Rumesh leads the men’s javelin throw standings with 1,354 points. 1 position in the world rankings for the men’s javelin throw. He won the men’s javelin throw gold medal with a best throw of 89.75 metres. His 92.62-metre throw also ranks as the eighth place on the men’s javelin world all-time list.