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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 December 1966Vol. 37, No. 12

Full Results, Suva, 1963

p. 51 · Read in the full issue

Below is a complete list of the medal winners, plus official statistics in the athletics and swimming events for the First South Pacific Games in Suva in 1963.

Men's Athletics

100 Metres; I—J. Pothin (NC), 10.65. 2—K. N. Kaiyala (Fiji), 10.95. 3—C.

Kaddour (NC), 11.1 s. 200 Metres: I—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. Rokovesa (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.1 —C. Tetaria (FrP), 15.65. 2 —K. Pale (Tonga), 16.25. 3 —R.

Mitchell (Fiji), 17.15. 400 Metres Hurdles; I—o. Malamala (Fiji), 59.55. 2—G. Southwick (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. Ratuyawa (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, J. Vuia, B. Richter, K. Vela), 3m. 24.35. 2—Fiji (A. Racule, L. Waqa, J. Navusolo, 0. Malamala), 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 6in 3—A. Hulot (NC), 126 ft 1 in.

High Jump; I—E. Laboran (P-NG), 6ft 3 in. 2—T. Kabakoro (Fiji), 5 ft 11 in. 3—N. Passa (NC), sft 11 in.

Hop, Step, Jump: 1— C. Kaddour (NC), 46 ft 81 in. 2—T. Kabakoro (Fiji), 46 ft 1 in. 3—S. Latu (Tonga), 43 ft 10£ in.

Javelin: I—o. Ivaharia (P-NG), 203 ft 8 in. 2—M. Penissio (NC), 196 ft 54 in. 3—V. Liga (Fiji), 195 ft 10i in.

Long Jump: 1— C. Kaddour (NC), 22 ft 1! in 2—J. Pothin (NC), 21 ft 61 in. 3—C. Tetaria (FrP), 21 ft A\ in.

Pole Vault: I—A. Latu (Tonga), 11 fi o 'JV . 2 J ‘ Waewo (NH), 11 ft 6 in. 3—Malatana (P-NG), 11 ft 3 in.

Shot Put; I—M. Rakuro (Fiji), 47 ft 6i in. 2—A. Tokawa (NC), 45 ft 7 in 3—P. Wakalina (NC), 44 ft 2| in.

Boxing

Bantamweight: 1— M. Julius (P-NG) 2 K. Nair (Fiji). 3—S. Qoro (Fiji).

Featherweight: I—T. George (Cooks). 2^ P ; Gu ™ muthi 3—S. Tinae (AmS) and M. Osborne (Fiji).

Lightweight: I—J. Brown (Fiji). 2—K Katipa (Tonga). 3—T. P. Hopkins (P-NG).

Light-welterweight: I—J. Scanlan (AmS). 2 ~- p - Amti (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: I —M. Evans (Fiji) 2—T. Tuineau (Tonga). 3—K. Hopkins (P-NG) and T. Ponapa (AmS).

Middleweight: 1— R. Roko (Fiji). 2—P.

Puruto (Cooks). 3—L. Hui (P-NG) and E. Fonoti (AmS). Roko by forfeit.

Light-heavyweight; I—J. Tukana (Fiji). 2 G. Robati (Cooks). 3—A. Loloasa (AmS) and M. Delai (Fiji).

Men's Team Sports

Basketball: I—FrP. 2—AmS. 3—P-NG.

Decided on points.

Rugby: I—Fiji. 2—Tonga. 3—WS.

Soccer: I—NC. 2—Fiji. 3—FrP.

Volleyball: I—FrP. 2—AmS. 3—Fiji.

Decided on points.

Men's Swimming

no Yds. Backstroke; I—C. M. Raddock (Fiji), Im. 15.85. 2—P, Postal (NC), Im. 18.8 s. 3—M. Sau (Fiji), Im. 20.35. 110 Yds. Butterfly: I—T. Jovel (P-NG), lm. 16.45. 2—K. Jarope (P-NG), Im. 26.95. 3 P. Postal (NC), lm. 295. 110 Yds, Freestyle; I—C. F. Bay (Fiji), lm. 2.25. 2—J. D. Griffiths (Fiji), lm. 3.85. 3—P. Kerrigan (Fiji), lm. 4.25. 220 Yds. Breaststroke: I—S. Koroi (Fiji), 3m. 13.45. 2—P. Kangon (P-NG), 3m. 18.8 s. 3—J. Douapere (NC), 3m. 27.55. 440 Yds. Freestyle: I—C. F. Bay (Fiji), sm. 23.45. 2—J. F. Griffiths (Fiji), sm. 25.35. 3—J. Y. Mamelin (NC), sm. 375. 440 Yds. Medley Relay; I—Fiji (C. M Raddock, C. F. Bay, S. Koroi, J. D.

Griffiths), sm. 16.25. 2—P-NG (J. Hardy, B. Selan, P. Kangon, K. Jarope), sm. 19.75. 3—NC (J. Bouye, J. Duffayet, P. Postal, J. C. Legras), sm. 28.75. 4 x 110 Yds. Freestyle Relay: I—Fiji (P. Kerrigan, C. J. Muller, J. D. Griffiths, C. F. Bay), 4m. 21.65. 2—NC (J. C. Legras, F. Caillard, P. Postal, J. Y. Mamelin), 4m. 31.45. 3—P-NG (J. Hardy, T. Jovel, B. Selan, K. Jarope), 4m. 34.45. 1,650 Yds. Freestyle: I—C.1 —C. F. Bay (Fiji), 21m. 36.45. 2—J. Mamelin (NC), 22m. 38.65. 3—F. Caillard (NC), 22m. 57.45.

Women's Team Sports

Basketball: I—Fiji. 2—WS. 3—P-NG.

Decided on points.

Women s Athletics

100 Metres: I—A. Ramacake (Fiji), 12.25. 2—M. Vakalala (Fiji), 12.35. 3—E. A.

Phillips (Fiji), 12.55. 200 Metres: I—M. Vakalala (Fiji), 26.35. 2 A. Ramacake (Fiji), 26.45. 3 —E. A.

Phillips (Fiji), 26.75. 800 Metres: I—G.1 —G. Bigourd (NC), 2m. 28s. 2—L. L. Lotu (Fiji), 2m. 335. 3 A. Serukalou (Fiji) (no time recorded). 80 Metres Hurdles: I—H.1 —H. Sarciaux (FrP), 12.85. 2—E. A. Phillips (Fiji), 13.15. 3 A. Ramacake (Fiji), 13.75. 4 x 100 Metres Relay: I—Fiji (M.

Vakalala, A. Ramacake, E. A. Phillips, K.

L. Kuruvoli), 50s. Western Samoa and American Samoa, who followed in that order, were disqualified for baton change outside the area.

Discus: I—M.1 —M. Turukawa (Fiji), 117 ft li in. 2—S. David (FrP), 109 ft \ In. 3 U. Tanc (NC), 98 ft 2% in.

High Jump: I —M. Woodhouse (Fiji), 4 ft 10 in. 2—E. A. Phillips (Fiji), 4 ft 9 in, 3 —H. Sarciaux (FrP), 4 ft 7 in.

Javelin: I—M.1 —M. Turukawa (Fiji), 120 ft \ in. 2—l. Haro (P-NG), 105 ft 2 in. 3 —L. Nadumu (Fiji), 104 ft 2 in.

Long Jump; I—K. L. Kuruvoli (Fiji), 18 ft in. 2—A. Ramacake (Fiji), 17 ft 9£ in. 3—M. Vakalala (Fiji), 15 ft 81 in.

Shot Put: I—M,1 —M, Turukawa (Fiji), 37 ft 7 in. 2 —M. Tetuaira (FrP), 33 ft 2 in. 3—V. Pua (WS), 32 ft 82 in.

Women's Swimming

110 Yds. Breaststroke: I—M. L. Smith (Fiji), Im. 39.65. 2 —W. Raivuni (Fiji), Im. 40.75. 3—J. E. Herrington (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.1 —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—Fiji1—Fiji (W, Adi, M. L. Smith, A. Ranadi), 4m. 20.75. 2—P-NG (J. Finn, S. Matthews, P. Rae), 4m. 345. Only two teams competed. 4 x 110 Yds. Freestyle Relay: I—Fiji1—Fiji (W. Adi, C. S. Anfinson, J. E. Herrington, A. Ranadi), sm. 17.45. 2—P-NG (J. Finn, S. Matthews, P. Rae, A, Cronan), sm. 20.35. Only two teams competed.

Mixed Team Sports

Table Tennis; I—Fiji. 2—NC. 3—GEIC.

On a knockout basis.

Tennis; I—Fiji. 2—NC. 3—P-NG. On knockout.