ENCOURAGEMENT FROM AFAR !
As we met last night to discuss finance, we downloaded news from Day 1. of the OAA Grand Prix in Cairns. (Tuesday, August 14.) Our jumping representative, Buraieta, competed as a guest in the Melanesian Triple Jump Championship. He placed (honorary) third but put together a series including 13.26, 13.30 and a best of 13.36, just two cm. below his PB. This is MUCH better than his recent form here, but on superior facilities and against superior opposition, things on which many I-Kiribati athletes seem to thrive !
PLUS TRAINING FOR SAMOA.
Determined to make her mark in our first-ever Heptathlon, Olympian Kaitinano has been training hard on her throws (see story elsewhere). At training tonight - and this week - she will concentrate on Hurdles, an event in which she lacks experience. As the photos show, she needs more work on technique, but her basic speed will help to keep her in touch.
Last Modified on 16/08/2007 20:29