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July 29, 2021
Oceania Athletics Tokyo2020 Event Previews

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sprints/Hurdles/Relays: 100m Men: Rohan Browning, Nathan Crumpton, Scott Fiti, Ronold Fotofili, Jonah Harris, Adrian Ililau, Karalo Maibuca, Latiasi Mwea, Banuve Tabakaucoro 100m Women: Hana Basic, Maitie Stanley, Regine Tugade 200m Women: Riley Day 400m Men: Alex Beck, Steve Solomon  400m Women: Bendere Oboya 110m Hurdles: Nick Hough 100m Hurdles: Liz Clay 400m Hurdles Women:…

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July 28, 2021
Jonah Harris on Track to Create Nauru History

Jonah Harris, the Nauruan National Record Holder in the 100m and 200m, 2020 flag bearer, and if he finishes his 100m race, he will become the first Nauran to run at the Olympic Games. Nauru first competed at the Olympic Games in 1996. However, that wasn’t the first Nauran to compete at the Games. Marcus,…

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July 26, 2021
Tokyo Olympic Athletics Officials: 5 to Represent Oceania

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Oceania Athletics is proud to introduce our 2020 Tokyo Technical Officials. Brian Roe (AUS) – International technical official (Start Referee)Helen Roberts (AUS) – Jury of AppealTrevor Spittle (NZL) – International Technical Official (Field Referee)Zoe Eastwood Bryson (AUS) – International Race Walking JudgeJanet Nixon (AUS) – International Photo Finish Judge   Brian Roe (AUS) –…

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July 25, 2021
Take off for Tokyo: The Milk Run

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pristine and remote – welcome to the pacific ocean. A map will barely show a dot for most nations, and to most of the world, they are unknown. However, at the Olympics, every nation is given a chance, a moment to shine. An incredibly symbolic and united message that genuinely captures the Olympic ethos….

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July 23, 2021
Flag Bearers: Oceania Athletics Record Numbers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Flag Bearer at an Olympics games is a significantly proud moment for any athlete. Oceania Athletics is incredibly proud to be supporting all of our 15 nations in attendance for athletics; even prouder to know, a record number of Oceania Athletes are leading their member federations tonight at the Tokyo Opening Ceremony. 2020 Tokyo…

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June 28, 2021
#PacificAusSports – Rellie Kaputin

Image Credits – Photo by Hanna Lassen / Getty Images for the Australian Olympic Committee Papua New Guinea track and field athlete Rellie Kaputin, road to qualifying for the #Tokyo2020 Olympics. Rellie, like many other Pacific athletes, has faced significant challenges in completing final training programs and critical qualifying events due to the impact of COVID-19.Now, thanks to…

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