2007 Polynesian Championships in Athletics

The 2007 Polynesian Championships in Athletics took place between October 16–17, 2007. The event was held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Secondary School Championships and the Cook Island National Track and Field Championships. It was open for athletes aged under 19.[1][2] Detailed reports were given for the OAA,[3][4] and for the French Polynesia Athletics Federation.[5]

2007 Polynesian Championships in Athletics
Edition3rd
DatesOctober 16–17
Host cityRarotonga, Cook Islands Cook Islands
LevelU19
Events23 (12 men, 10 women, 1 mixed)
Participation48 athletes from
5 nations
Records set4 CR

A total of 23 events were contested, 12 by men, 10 by women, and 1 mixed.

Medal summary edit

Complete results can be found on the Oceania Athletics Association webpage,[6] and results for the first day on the webpage of the French Polynesia Athletics Federation (Fédération d'Athlétisme de Polynésie Française).[7]

Men edit

Event First Second Third
100 metres Andy Lui
  Tonga
11.2 Epeli Ika
  Tonga
11.4 Edward Tomasi
  Samoa
11.6
200 metres Andy Lui
  Tonga
22.9 Epeli Ika
  Tonga
23.1 Edward Tomasi
  Samoa
23.3
400 metres Iulio Lafai
  Samoa
53.1 Edward Tomasi
  Samoa
55.0 Yann Follin
  French Polynesia
56.3
800 metres Iulio Lafai
  Samoa
2:04.1 Valentin Laboube
  French Polynesia
2:11.1 Yann Follin
  French Polynesia
2:12.4
1500 metres Justin Monier
  French Polynesia
4.17.9 CR Iulio Lafai
  Samoa
4.25.9 Valentin Laboube
  French Polynesia
4.40.2
5000 metres Justin Monier
  French Polynesia
18:23.0 Iulio Lafai
  Samoa
18:41.0
High Jump Aisea Vakameilalo
  Tonga
1.90m CR Kris Williamson
  Cook Islands
1.73m George Baxter
  Cook Islands
1.64m
Long Jump Arthur Cognez
  French Polynesia
5.94m Hugh Henry
  Cook Islands
5.93m Junior Aifulu
  Samoa
5.60m
Triple Jump Aisea Vakameilalo
  Tonga
12.56m Junior Aiulu
  Samoa
12.04m
Shot Put Mikaele Manuele
  Samoa
14.91m Ben Moimoi
  Tonga
13.78m Maara Tuare
  Cook Islands
12.90m
Discus Throw Mikaele Manuele
  Samoa
41.83m Henry Taripo
  Cook Islands
39.21m Ben Moimoi
  Tonga
37.53m
Javelin Throw Ioane Tamatoa
  Cook Islands
41.81m Penisimani Moimoi
  Tonga
40.59m Hugh Henry
  Cook Islands
40.31m

Women edit

Event First Second Third
100 metres Vasi Feke
  Tonga
12.7 CR Patricia Taea
  Cook Islands
13.2 Lila Waetin
  American Samoa
13.3
200 metres Vasi Feke
  Tonga
26.8 Patricia Taea
  Cook Islands
27.5 Samantha Lockington
  Cook Islands
27.6
800 metres Manutahi Heimoana
  French Polynesia
2:56.3
1500 metres Manutahi Heimoana
  French Polynesia
5.54.2
High Jump Unaloto Taukiuvea
  Tonga
1.49m Kalina Mamao
  Tonga
1.35m
Long Jump Kalina Mamao
  Tonga
5.19m CR Samantha Lockington
  Cook Islands
5.04m Patricia Taea
  Cook Islands
4.79m
Triple Jump Kalina Mamao
  Tonga
10.12m Unaloto Taukiuvea
  Tonga
9.49m Rowena Faaiuaso
  Samoa
9.07m
Shot Put Judy Tuara
  Cook Islands
11.82m Siloni Koloa
  Tonga
11.18m Dorothy Kiria
  Cook Islands
10.01m
Discus Throw Siloni Koloa
  Tonga
35.23m Siaopo Tautalafua
  Samoa
32.64m Judy Tuara
  Cook Islands
31.24m
Javelin Throw Perle Buard
  French Polynesia
39.99m Samantha Lockington
  Cook Islands
34.57m Judy Tuara
  Cook Islands
33.96m

Mixed edit

Event First Second Third
800 metres Medley relay   Tonga 1:45.0   Cook Islands B 1:50.3   Samoa 1:55.2

: The B team was probably not eligible to win a medal.

Medal table edit

The medal table was published.[4][6]

  *   Host nation (Cook Islands)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1  Tonga (TON)117119
2  French Polynesia (TAH)61310
3  Samoa (SAM)45514
4  Cook Islands (COK)*27817
5  American Samoa (ASA)0011
Totals (5 entries)23201861

: The medley relay B team from the   Cook Islands was probably not eligible to win a medal.

Participation edit

According to an unofficial count, 48 athletes from 5 countries participated.

References edit

  1. ^ Polynesian Regional Championships Timetable, OAA, 3 October 2007, retrieved February 16, 2014
  2. ^ Polynesian Regional Championships- Oceania Subrégionnaux (in French), Fédération d'Athlétisme de Polynésie Française, 3 October 2007, archived from the original on 23 February 2014, retrieved February 16, 2014
  3. ^ Polynesian Regional Championships, OAA, 18 October 2007, retrieved February 16, 2014
  4. ^ a b Polynesian Championships Final Results and Medal Tally, OAA, 19 October 2007, retrieved February 16, 2014
  5. ^ Oceania subrégionaux: Iles Cook (in French), Fédération d'Athlétisme de Polynésie Française, 18 October 2007, archived from the original on 23 February 2014, retrieved February 16, 2014
  6. ^ a b Polynesian U19 Athletic Champs, OAA, 17 October 2007, archived from the original on 22 February 2014, retrieved 16 February 2014
  7. ^ Polynesian U19 Athletic Champs, Fédération d'Athlétisme de Polynésie Française, archived from the original on February 23, 2014, retrieved February 16, 2014