Benny Fernando

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Benny Fernando
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Full nameA. J. Tyronne Benildus Fernando
NationalitySri Lankan
Born (1969-05-08) 8 May 1969 (age 55)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong jump

A. J. Tyronne Benildus Fernando (born 8 May 1969) is a Sri Lankan athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Benny Fernando Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2017.