Tonga – Progression for all to see
Tonga can reflect on a hugely successful Day 3 of competition in Palau with great pride. The team kept displaying individual progression, evident by the fact five new personal bests were set today along with a National Record which was sent tumbling.
It was Carolann Faeamani, already the National Record holder in the Women’s 200m Backstroke, who set a 2:36.40 in the morning Heats — smashing her previous mark to lower the National Record further. She is clearly enjoying her time in Palau.
“Being able to swim right next to the ocean is pretty cool. And warming down in the ocean as well as warming up in the ocean is really fun.”
In the Men’s 50m Butterfly, Alexander Villami recorded a strong PB time of 30.28, an improvement of 1.08s on his previous. Finau Ohuafi dominated his heat to place 1st, booking a spot in the final with a lightning fast 25.41. In the final he went even better recording a new PB of 25:13 landing him 5th spot overall.
Vaoahi Afu finished in 1:19.80 in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke Prelims which booked the 18 year old’s spot in the second Final of the day for Tonga. Her time of 1:18.59 this evening, placed her 5th overall with another PB.
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Words & interviews: The Reporters’ Academy. Photos: Ryota Nishida