Games: Complete Details
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179 Medals Awarded At
A total of 59 gold, 58 silver and 62 bronze medals were awarded at the First South Pacific Games. Below is a complete fist of the medal winners, plus official statistics in the athletics and swimming events.
Men's Athletics
100 Metres: l_j. Pothin (NC), 10.65. 2—K. N. Kai yala (Fiji), 10.95. 3—C. Kaddour (NC), 11.1 s. 200 Metres: 1— C. Kaddour (NC), 22.35. 2—A. Nabou (Fiji), 22.45. 3—B. Richter (P-NG), 22.65. 400 Metres: I—C. Harrison (P-NG), 49.75. 2—W.
Maina (P-NG), 49.95. 3—A. D. Racule (Fiji), 50.45. 800 Metres: I—M. Joyce (P-NG), 2m. 2.45. 2 —S.
Naivalurua (Fiji), 2m. 2.75. 3—S. Roko vesa (Fiji), 2m. 3s. 1,500 Metres: I—S. Tuifangaloka (Tonga), 4m. 23.45. 2—M. Joyce (P-NG), 4m. 255. 3—S.
Rokovesa (Fiji), 4m. 25.45. 5.000 Metres: I—M. Joyce (P-NG), 17m. 16.65. 2—K.
Pupa (Cooks), 17m. 28.65. 3—K. S.
Gould (Fiji), 17m. 28.85. 10.000 Metres: I—V. Saulekaleka (Fiji), 36m. 39.85. 2 T. Mango (GEIC), 36m. 46.25. 3—K. S.
Gould (Fiji), 37m. 7.85. 110 Metres Hurdles: I—C. Tetaria (FrP), 15.65. 2—K. Pale (Tonga), 16.25. 3 —R. Mitchell (Fiji), 17.15. 400 Metres Hurdles: I—O.1 —O. Malamala (Fiji), 59.55. 2—G. South wick (Fiji), 59.75. 3—P. Martin (FrP), 60.95. 3.000 Metres Steeplechase: I—J. P. Laifa (NC), 10m. 23.85. 2—V.
Saulekaleka (Fiji), 10m. 475. 3—S. Ratu yawa (Fiji), 11m. 14s. 4 x 100 Metres Relay: I—P-NG (B. Richter, J. Vuia, Sale, M.
Muga), 42.85. 2—NC (A. Areski, C.
Kaddour, Hineun, J, Pothin), 43.15. 3 Fiji (S. Moceidreke, K. N. Raiyala, A.
Nabou, F. Bower), 43.35. 4 x 400 Metres Relay: I— P-NG (C. Harrison, W. Maina, B.
Richter, K. Vela), 3m. 24.35. 2—Fiji (A.
Racule, L. Waqa, J. Navusolo, O. Mala mala), 3m. 26.15. 3—NC (A. Humuni, A. Piepe, A. Yakawene, Vittori), 3m. 31.45.
Discus: I—M. Rakuro (Fiji), 161 ft. 11 in. 2 —K.
Vatanimotu (Fiji), 130 ft. 6 in. 3 A.
Hulot (NO, 126 ft. 1 in.
Right Jump: I—E.1 —E. Laboran (P-NG), 6 ft. 3 in. 2—T.
Kabakoro (Fiji), 5 ft. 11 in. 3—N. Passa (NC), 5 ft. 11 in.
Hop, Step, Jump: I—C. Kaddour (NC), 46 ft. 8? in. 2 I. Kabakoro (Fiji), 46 ft. 1 in. 3 —S.
Latu (Tonga), 43 ft. 10i in.
Javelin: I—O. Ivaharia (P-NG), 203 ft. 8 in. 2 M. Penissio (NC), 196 ft. in. 3 V. Liga (Fiji), 195 ft. 10i in.
Long Jump: I—C. Kaddour (NC), 22 ft. 11 in. 2—J.
Pothin (NC), 21 ft. 64 in. 3—C. Tetaria (FrP), 21 ft. 4i in.
Pole Vault: I—A. Latu (Tonga), 11 ft. 6 in. 2 —J.
Waewo (NH), 11 ft. 6 in. 3 —Malatana (P-NG), 11 ft. 3 in.
Shot Put: I—M. Rakuro (Fiji), 47 ft. 65 in. 2—A.
Tokawa (NC), 45 ft. 7 in. 3—P. Waka lina (NO, 44 ft. 2| in.
Boxing
Bantamweight: I—M. Julius (P-NG). 2—K. Nair (Fiji). 3 S. Qoro (Fiji).
Featherweight: I—T. George (Cooks). 2 —P. Gurumuthi (Fiji). 3—S. Tinae (AmS) and M. Osborne (Fiji).
Lightweight:
I—J. Brown (Fiji). 2 —K. Katoa (Tonga). 3—T. P. Hopkins (P-NG).
Light-welterweight:
I—J.1 —J. Scanlan (AmS). 2 —P. Aniti (Fiji). 3—A. Tomaira (P-NG) and M. Moli (Fiji).
Welterweight: I—P. Marsters (Cooks). 2—P. Nelson (P -NG). 3 —S, Cawa (Fiji) and M. Kautau (Tonga).
Light-middleweight:
1 —M. Evans (Fiji). 2—T. Tuineau (Tonga). 3 — K. Hopkins (P-NG) and T. Ponapa (AmS).
Middleweight: I—R.1 —R. Roko (Fiji). 2—P. Puruto (Cook 3 —L Hui (P-NG) and E. Fonoti (Am Roko by forfeit.
Light-heavyweight:
I—J.1 —J. Tukana (Fiji). 2 —G. Robati (Cook 3 —A. Loloasa (AmS) and M. Delai (Fi
Men's Swimming
no Yds. Backstroke; I—C. M. Raddock (Fiji), Im. 15.85. 2 P. Postal (NC), Im. 18.8 s. 3—AA. S (Fiji), Im. 20.35. no Yds. Butterfly: I—T. Jovel (P-NG), Im. 16.45. 2- Jarope (P-NG), Im. 26.95. 3—P. Pos
(Nc), Im. 295.
no Yds. Freestyle: I—C.1 —C. F. Bay (Fiji), Im. 2.25. 2—J.
Griffiths (Fiji), Im. 3.85. 3 —P. Kerric (Fiji), Im. 4.25. 220 Yds. Breaststroke: I—S. Koroi (Fiji), 3 m. 13.45. 2 Kangon (P-NG), 3m. 18.8 s. 3—J. Do pere (NC), 3m. 27.55. 440 Yds. Freestyle: I—C. F. Bay (Fiji), sm. 23.45. 2—J.
Griffiths (Fiji), sm. 25.35. 3—J.
Mamelin (NC), sm. 375. 440 Yds. Medley Relay: I—Fiji1—Fiji (C. M. Raddock, C. F. Bay, Koroi, J. D. Griffiths), sm. 16.25. 2- NG (J. Hardy, B. Selan, P. Kangon, Jarope), sm. 19.75. 3 —NC (J. Bou J. Duffayet, P. Postal, J. C. Legr sm. 28.75. 4 x 110 Yds. Freestyle Relay; I—Fiji1—Fiji (p, Kerrigan, C. J. Muller, J.
Griffiths, C. F. Bay), 4m. 21.65. 2 (J. C. Legras, F. Caillard, P. Postal, Y. Mamelin), 4m. 31.45. 3 —P-NG Hardy, T. Jovel, B. Selan, K. Jaro| 4m. 34.45. 1,650 Yds. Freestyle: I—C. F. Bay (Fiji), 21m, 36 4s. 2- Mamelin (NO/ 22m. 38.65. 3- Caillard (NC), 22m. 57.45.
Men's Team Sports isketball: —FrP. 2—AmS. 3—P-NG. Decided on points. , gby: —Fiji. 2 —Tonga. 3 —WS. ►ccer: -NC. 2—Fiji. 3—FrP. sileyball: —FrP. 2 —AmS. 3—Fiji. Decided on points.
Mixed Team Sports
ble Tennis: -Fiji. 2—NC. 3—GEIC. On a knock out basis, nnis: —Fiji. 2 —NC. 3—P-NG. On knockout.
Women's Athletics
►0 Metres: —A. Ramacake (Fiji), 12.25. 2—M. Vaka lala (Fiji), 12.35. 3—E. A. Phillips (Fiji), 12.55. 0 Metres: —M. Vakalala (Fiji), 26.35. 2 —A. Rama cake (Fiji), 26.45. 3—E. A. Phillips (Fiji), 26.75. 0 Metres: -G. Bigourd (NC), 2m. 28s. 2—L. L.
Lotu (Fiji), 2m. 335. 3—A. Serukalou (Fiji) (no time recorded).
Metres Hurdles; -H. Sarciaux (FrP), 12.85. 2—E. A.
Phillips (Fiji), 13.15. 3 —A. Ramacake (Fiji), 13.75. x 100 Metres Relay: -Fiji (M. Vakalala, A. Ramacake, E. A.
Phillips, K. L. Kuruvoli), 50s. Western Samoa and American Samoa, who followed in that order, were disquali fied. Appeal pending at Games end. scus: -M. Turukawa (Fiji), 117 ft. H in. 2 S. David (FrP), 109 ft. i in. 3—D. Tanc [NC), 98 ft. 2$ in.
jh Jump:
-M. Woodhouse (Fiji), 4 ft. 10 in. 2 E. A. Phillips (Fiji), 4 ft. 9 in. 3—H.
Sarciaux (FrP), 4 ft. 7 in. relin: -M. Turukawa (Fiji), 120 ft. ± in. 2—l.
Haro (P-NG), 105 ft. 2 in. 3—L.
Nadumu (Fiji), 104 ft. 2 in. ig Jump: -K. L. Kuruvoli (Fiji), 18 ft. i in. 2 —A.
Ramacake (Fiji), 17 ft. 9i in. 3—M.
Vakalala (Fiji), 15 ft. 8£ in. st Put; -M. Turukawa (Fiji), 37 ft. 7 in. 2—M. fetuaira (FrP), 33 ft. 2 in. 3—V. Pua [WS), 32 ft. 8| in.
Women's Team Sports
sketball: -Fiji. 2—WS. 3—P-NG. Decided on points.
Women's Swimming
110 Yds. Breaststroke: 1 —M. L. Smith (Fiji), 1 m. 39.65. 2—W.
Raivuni (Fiji), Im. 40.75. 3 —J. E. Her rington (Fiji), Im, 41.25. 110 Yds. Backstroke: I—W. Adi (Fiji), Im. 27.65. 2—J. Finn (P-NG), Im. 31.55. 3—J. M. Blyth (Fiji), Im. 31.95. 110 Yds. Freestyle: I—A. Ranadi (Fiji), Im. 13.95. 2—S.
Matthews (P-NG), Im. 16s. 3—C. S.
Anfinson (Fiji), Im. 16.85. 220 Yds. Breaststroke: I—J. Herrington (Fiji), 3m. 33.85. 2—M.
L. Smith (Fiji), 3m. 37.35. 3 —P. Mae
(P-Ng), 3M. 45.05.
440 Yds. Freestyle: I—J. E. Herrington (Fiji), 6m. Is. 2 —S.
Matthews (P-NG), 6m. 5.35. 3 —C. S.
Anfinson (Fiji), 6m. 16.65. 3 x 110 Yds. Medley Relay: I—Fiji (W. Adi, M. L. Smith, A. Ranadi), 4m. 20.75. 2—P-NG (J. Finn, S. Mat thews, P. Rae), 4m. 345. Only two teams competed. 4 x 110 Yds. Freestyle Relay; I—Fiji (W. Adi, C. S. Anfinson, J. E. Her rington, A. Ranadi), sm. 17.45. 2—P NG (J. Finn, S. Matthews, P. Rae, A.
Cronan), sm. 20.35. Only two teams competed.

