2018 Melanesian Championships in Athletics
The 2018 Melanesian Championships in Athletics took place on 9–11 May 2018. The event was held at the Korman Stadium in Port Vila, Vanuatu.[1]
| VII Melanesian Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9-11 May |
| Host city | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Venue | Korman Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
The U18 championships doubled as the official trial for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. In the senior men's 100 m, Anas Abu-Ganaba started the final conservatively, making up over a metre of distance over the last 40 metres to win the gold medal.[2]
Medal summary
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres (-1.1 m/s) |
Anas Abu-Ganaba Australia | 10.69 | Tikie Terry Mael Vanuatu | 10.73 | Brandym Mento Vanuatu | 11.06 |
| 200 metres (-1.1 m/s) |
Anas Abu-Ganaba Australia | 21.27 | Tikie Terry Mael Vanuatu | 21.59 | Brandym Mento Vanuatu | 22.02 |
| 400 metres | Jordan Sarmento Australia | 47.22 | Bradly Toa Vanuatu | 49.10 | Jackfrey Tamathui Vanuatu | 50.98 |
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres (-1.2 m/s) |
Heleina Young Fiji | 12.03 | Nicole Kay Australia | 12.31 | Roselyne Nalin Vanuatu | 12.75 |
| 200 metres (-1.3 m/s) |
Nicole Kay Australia | 24.50 | Heleina Young Fiji | 24.77 | Natasha Rudder Australia | 26.20 |
| 400 metres | Valentine Hello Vanuatu | 58.94 | Fane Sauvakacolo Fiji | 1:00.19 | Roselyne Nalin Vanuatu | 1:00.38 |
References
- "Athletics Vanuatu gearing up for Melanesian Games and U20 IAAF athletics Championships". Vanuatu Daily Post.
- "Melanesian Championships Oceania Athletics Association". Oceania Athletics Association. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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