Updates from Micronesia
The Local organising committee for the Micronesian Championships have been busy at work, starting the year off strong. To read what they have been up to and the progress of the renovations to the infield of the stadium, have a look at the following articles.
200 to Attend Oceania Micronesian Championships
Oleai field improvements begin
Queens Baton Update
Since the 24th of December the Queens Baton has been bouncing all over the country. The Baton visited some of Australia’s national events such as the Australian Open Tennis on the 16th of January. The Queens Baton is currently on its way to the Adelaide Oval and will arrive on the 20th of January.
Oceania Athletics Executive Yvonne Mullins will carry the Baton a javelin’s throw away from the OAA office on the 3rd of April, the day before the Commonwealth Games begins.


Polynesie Francaise Country Championships
This Saturday PYF (Polynesie Francaise) is holding the 2018 French Polynesia Cross Country Championships in partnership with Olympian’s Sport and BYLIE. This event will take place on the 20th of January at the Vairai Park in Punaauia. The first races are scheduled to start in the morning.
Stay tuned for a report next week or visit the PYF website
Houston Half Marathon
Last Sunday Jake Robertson of New Zealand competed in a half marathon, however, did not break 60 minutes, but his reaction told otherwise. He finished the race with a time of 60.12 minutes equaling his previous PB. After crossing the finish line to win the 2018 Aramco Houston Half Marathon, the 28-year-old New Zealander pumped his fist, a fitting celebration based on the quality of field he had just overcome.
Now this is how you celebrate the biggest win of your career. Congrats @Jakehtbz https://t.co/2G9Xfx44vD pic.twitter.com/tqAvUmytjF
— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) January 14, 2018
Out of Stadia Calendar
Today Oceania Athletics updated their website with a new calendar listing the Out of Stadia events held throughout the Oceania region. Please let us know if your race isn’t listed and we will update it for you. For more information on upcoming Out of Stadia events visit the Out of Stadia page on our website.