Schoolgirl Lahiruni equals SL record

Schoolgirl Lahiruni Peiris equalled a Sri Lanka record on the opening day of the first National Athletic Selection trial begun at Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.

Representing Devi Balika Vidyalaya, teenager Peiris equalled Sri Lanka record for women's high jump. She cleared 1.75m to equal the Sri Lanka record jointly held by Commonwealth Games silver medallist Sriyani Kulawansa (in 1991) and C.K.P. Maduwanthi (in 1985). Incidentally, both Kulawansa and Maduwanthi were from Kurunegala District.

The 1998 Bangkok Asian Games women's 200m gold medallist, Damayanthi Darsha returned to her former pet event to win in 24.20 seconds.

The two-day meet, conducted by the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka, will be continued from 8 a.m. today.

(D.W.)