Sri Lanka competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. A team of two athletes was announced, however both athletes did not meet qualifying standards and are "wildcards".
The two athletes selected hold the national record in each of their respective events and were the only two Sri Lankan medalists at the 2011 Asian Championship in Kobe, Japan, both winning the bronze medal in their events.Chaminda, Christine to run at IAAF World Championship
Results
Men AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinalTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankChaminda Wijekoon1500 metres 3:39.61 NR 7 Q 3:44.81 12Did not advance
Women AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinalTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankChristine Merrill400 metres hurdles 57.05 27Did not advance
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