Madhu

                      Described as Sri Lank's "wonder girl" Susanthika Jayasinghe made history in the Sudney Olympics by becoming the first Srilankan  women to win an Olympic medal.Susanthika clocked 22.28 seconds in the women's 200 meter finals at Sudney to win the bronze medal ,and missed the silver by only 0.01 seconds.

                      Jayasinghe was a surprise winner of the 200m silver medal in the 1997 world championship,becoming the first Srilankan  to win a major  medal  since 1948.She has also won medals at 1995 Ashian Championships and 1994 Asian games.
                      Susanthika was given VIP treatment when she returned  to Srilanka  team Athens after the world championships But when she was tested positive for drugs.She was condemned by Srilankan government and media.She was cleared of all charges after a long legal battle.But she decided to leave Srilanka After this incident.She is now trains in LA,California  with her new coach Tony Camphell.