{
  "id": 3889609,
  "title": "Rumesh Pathirage becomes fourth Javelin thrower in history to cross 92m twice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/rumesh-pathirage-becomes-fourth-javelin-thrower-in-history-to-cross",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:18:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/rumesh-pathirage-fourth-javelin-thrower-history-cross-92m-twice-10852918/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rumesh Pathirage, a Commonwealth champion javelin thrower, achieved a remarkable feat by recording 92.07 meters in the Zurich Diamond League meet, securing another win at the competition. This throw marked the second-best in the world this season. In his fifth Diamond League appearance, the Sri Lankan athlete had previously thrown 89.90 meters before his impressive final attempt. His accomplishment makes him only the fourth javelin thrower in history to successfully cross the 92-meter mark twice, joining the ranks of Jan Zelenzy, Johannes Vetter, and Aki Parviainen.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rumesh Pathirage throws javelin 92.07 meters in Zurich Diamond League",
    "Sets new world season record, second-best throw",
    "Fourth athlete to achieve 92m twice in history"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}