Kyle becomes fourth AIS swimmer to represent Sri Lanka at the Olympics

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) - Kyle Abeysinghe, a two-time silver medalist at the Commonwealth Youth Games and a Commonwealth Games finalist, is set to represent Sri Lanka at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Abeysinghe, 24, becomes the third alumnus from Asian International School (AIS) to achieve this honor.Abeysinghe, the younger brother of double Olympian Matthew Abeysinghe, made a remarkable comeback to national swimming competitions last year after a four-year break due to injury. Competing for Killer Whale Aquatics, he clinched the national champion title.He secured his spot at the Paris Olympics with impressive performances at the World Championships in Doha, clocking 50.99 seconds in the men's 100m freestyle and 23.45 seconds in the 50m freestyle.Kyle follows in the footsteps of fellow AIS alumni, including his brother Matthew and Kimiko Raheem, who have also represented Sri Lanka in swimming at the Olympics. Out of the 14 Sri Lankan swimmers who have competed in the…

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