Guam within touching distance of medals
Mia Lee continued to show why she is regarded as one of the Pacific islands emerging talents qualifying for her second final in as many days, a remarkable feat for the 16-year-old in her Pacific Mini Games debut. Mia’s 1:05:68 in the 100m Butterfly had her finish in 4th, putting her within tantalising touching distance of a medal finish yet again. She will take much encouragement from this as she looks to go one better next time. Amaya Bollinger also qualified for the final of the 100m Butterfly 3rd fastest in the heats.
Israel Poppe today also got his first taste of an evening under the lights qualifying out of the heats in the 100m Butterfly. His recorded 57:15 in the final.
There are encouraging signs aplenty for team Guam as they seek out a first medal of the Championships in Palau.
Words & interviews: The Reporters’ Academy. Photos: Ryota Nishida