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Duncan White, a celebrated Sri Lankan sportsman, made history by becoming the first Ceylonese athlete to win an Olympic medal. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he secured the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles. White's remarkable feat paved the way for South Asian track and field athletes, following the legacy of Norman Pritchard from India. His success at the Olympics not only brought global recognition to Sri Lanka but also served as inspiration for future athletes such as Susanthika Jayasinghe to achieve greater success.