Shanal De Silva
Shanal De Silva
Height: 5-8
Weight: 130
Year: Frosh
High School: Warren HS / Downey (CA)
Major: Business Administration
Events: 400, 800

Cerritos College Men’s Cross Country (2023): Took 57th place at the South Coast Conference in a time of 24:39.0, while he placed 123rd at the San Diego Mesa Invitational in 25:23.4… Finished in 73rd place in 24:51.1 at the Golden West Invitational, while his time of 24:25.4 put him in 164th place at the SoCal Preview Meet… Came in 122nd place in 24:52.0 at the Fresno Invitational…..

Warren HS: Was a member of three Suburban League championship teams in cross country and one on the track and field team… While on the track and field team, he specialized in the 200 meters (26.09), 400 meters (57.01) and 1600 meters (2:17)… Posted a personal best time of 17:49 over a three-mile course as a junior… Spent four seasons on the cross country and track and field teams…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when his performance at the SoCal Preview Meet… His brother Yosira (19) competed in cross country and track and field at Warren High… Hobbies include playing video games… Has another sibling – Lahidu (24)… Is the son of Nioshini and Sisita De Silva… Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 12, 2005…..

Favorite Athlete:  Yohan Blake                         Favorite Movie: “Interstellar”
Favorite Food:  Kottu Roti                                Favorite TV Show: “Vikings”