Akalanka Peiris
Peiris after breaking the 50m Backstroke National Record (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Dimuth Akalanka Peiris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 January 2000 Colombo, Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 182.88 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Kelly Stubbins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Dimuth Akalanka Peiris also known as Akalanka Peiris (born 11 January 2000) is a Sri Lankan swimmer and a national record holder in swimming. Known for his outstanding international performances, he is a Youth Olympian., and a Commonwealth Games finalist. He has represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Games and World Aquatics Championships.