But in the first throw my run-up was ruined twice. But in the second throw as soon as the javelin left my hand, I knew it was a 90+ throw. After that throw, I came to my coach and said we have ...

While his 12-step run-up still carries the menace of his fast-bowling days, cricket remains just a pastime for him – his real focus is on perfecting his 18-stride javelin approach. Five years ...

Rumesh Tharanga, former Sri Lankan fast bowler turned world-leading javelin thrower, aims for Olympic gold in 2036.