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While Alex Rose’s historic qualification for the discus throw finals brought a moment of triumph for Samoa, our sailors in Marseille battled against the elements.

Athletics (ATH)

In the Men’s Discus Throw Qualification, Samoa's Alex Rose made history by becoming the first Samoan to qualify for the finals in an athletics event. Competing in Group B, Rose finished 6th out of 14 with a throw of 62.88 meters. His performance secured him the 12th position overall, allowing him to advance to the finals. This marks a significant achievement for Rose, the Oceania Area Record holder, and a proud moment for Samoa on the global stage.

Sailing (SAL)

The sailing events in Marseille were once again challenged by unpredictable weather. Day nine of the regatta was barred by strong winds, which led to the cancellation of the 10th race for the women’s dinghy fleet.

In the Women's Dinghy event, Fiji’s Sophia Morgan, and Samoa’s Vaimooia Ripley completed nine races in the competition. Morgan finished 37th with a total of 257 net points, while Ripley placed 43rd in the final standings.

The Men's Dinghy event saw the cancellation of races nine and ten. Fiji’s Viliame Ratului and Samoa’s Eroni Leilua ended the day without new results. The final standings saw Ratului stand in 43rd place with 283 net points after eight races, while Leilua finished the competition in 42nd with 274 net points.