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Athletics (ATH)

In the Men’s 800m, Alex Beddoes from the Cook Islands was unable to start his race due to an injury sustained during his final training session. This setback was a disappointment for the dedicated athlete and his supporters.

In the Men’s Discus Throw Final, Alex Rose from Samoa made history by becoming the first Samoan to qualify for the final of an athletics event. Rose finished 12th overall with a throw of 61.89 meters, marking the best performance by a Pacific Islander in this discipline.

Canoe Sprint (CSP)

In the Women's Kayak Single 500m Heats, Raina Taitingfong from Guam finished 7th in her heat with a time of 2:29.66, which allowed her to advance to the quarterfinals. Despite her best efforts, she finished 7th in her quarterfinal with an improved time of 2:27.03.

The Clifton siblings from Samoa are yet another set of siblings from the Pacific at Paris 2024. Samalulu Clifton also competed in the Women's Kayak Single 500m Heats, finishing 7th in her heat with a time of 2:02.12 and advancing to the quarterfinals. She clocked 1:59.64 in the quarterfinals, finishing 8th.

In the Men’s Kayak Single 1000m Heats, Tuva'a Clifton finished 6th in his heat with a time of 3:54.49, advancing to the quarterfinals where he finished 7th with a time of 3:55.20.

Weightlifting (WLF)

In the Men’s 61kg category, Kaimauri Erati from Kiribati finished 7th overall with a total lift of 220kg. This was a significant achievement for Kiribati, showcasing their growing strength in weightlifting.

Morea Baru from Papua New Guinea made his third Olympic appearance his best yet, finishing 5th overall with a total lift of 279kg. This surpasses his previous best finish of 6th place, highlighting his dedication and progress in the sport.

In the Women’s 49kg category, Nicola Lagatao from Guam finished 11th overall with a total lift of 136kg, demonstrating her strength and perseverance on the Olympic stage.

Wrestling (WRS)

In Women’s Freestyle 53kg, Mia Aquino from Guam made her Olympic debut but faced a tough opponent in Qianyu Pang of China. Aquino lost 0-10 in the 1/8 Final, with Pang advancing to the bronze medal playoff. Despite the loss, Aquino's participation alongside her sister in the Olympics marks a significant achievement for their family and Guam.