November 5, 2022
Tupa’i Faleomavaega Vaovai Tupu

Tupa’i Faleomavaega Vaovai Tupu It is with much sadness that we advise that a member of our Oceania Family, Tupa’i Faleomavaega Vaovai Tupu, recently passed away in Samoa. Affectionately known by many as Vai, Vaovai’s passion for running and athletics started at a very young age when he was still at school, inspired by the…

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October 31, 2022
Coaching opportunity for Norfolk Island

Athletics Norfolk Island successfully submitted a recent grant application to World Athletics for an approved project. The project’s first stage was recruiting a coach to visit Norfolk and conduct coaching workshops at the Malcolm Champion Oval, both during and after school. Appreciation must go to Oceania Athletics for their assistance with recruiting Mike Barber –…

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Norfolk Island
October 29, 2022
Oceania Cross Country Championships

The 2022 Oceania Athletics Cross Country Championships were held in Mangilao, Guam this morning. The second time that Guam has hosted the Championships. With conditions a little wet under foot, due to strong rainfall the evening prior a large number of runners started the race. In the Women’s Championships, it was all Ongan Awa from…

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Cross Country
October 26, 2022
2023 Officials: Expression of Interest

Oceania Athletics is calling for Expression of Interest to officiate at the following competitions:  Officials will need to submit their expression of interest, as well background information for OAA to complete the appointments.  Expression of Interest are due with the OAA office by December 1st 2022.  Click here to nominate  Officials will be notified in…

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technicalofficials
October 22, 2022
Oceania 10km Championships

The 38th annual Burnie Ten in Tasmania on Sunday, 23 October 2022 includes the 10km Oceania Championships. Live Stream:  https://www.facebook.com/straitlinkburnieten Event Previews:  Men:  https://www.burnieten.com.au/news/elite-mens-field-annoucement Women: https://www.burnieten.com.au/news/elite-womens-field-announcement Results:  https://www.burnieten.com.au/results

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October 17, 2022
ATHLETE PROFILE: George Yamak  PNG

George Yamak            Papua New Guinea By BOB SNOW George was born 30th December 1988, in the village of Wasua near Balimo in Western Province.  Moving to his father’s village, Upiara, in the South Fly district, George began his athletics career. Initially he just ran for fun and was not part of an organised competition. His potential was…

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Papua New Guinea