Athletics

First time runner Talanoa scoops two gold

March 12, 2021 1:50 pm

Ilisapeci Talanoa

First time competitor and winning two gold medals is an achievement of a lifetime for Ilisapeci Talanoa.

The Rewa Secondary School student scooped gold in the sub-junior girls 1500m and 800m finals.

Talanoa who will now advance into the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics meet says she is overwhelmed with the win.

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The Lomanikoro, Rewa lass says this has motivated her to be better in the upcoming Fiji Finals.

Talanoa ran a time of 2 minutes and 37 seconds narrowing ahead of two Adi Cakobau School runners, Unaisi Damanu and Adi Motea.

The 800m finals are underway.