Australia at the 2019 Pacific Games
| Australia at the 2019 Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | AUS |
| 8 July 2019 – 20 July 2019 | |
| Competitors | 57 (21 men and 36 women) in 6 sports |
| Flag bearer | Erika Yamasaki |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| Pacific Games appearances | |
Australia competed at the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa. A team of 42 athletes represented the country for Australia's second appearance at the Pacific Games.[1] Australia competed in six sports.[2]
Athletics
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Australia sent a team of six athletes (3 men, 3 women) to the 2019 games.a They won five gold medals, setting five Pacific Games records.[2]
Men
[edit]- Track events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Steven Solomon | 400 metres [3] | 45.62 GR | 
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| Ian Dewhurst | 400 metres hurdles [4] | 50.86 GR |
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- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Emmanuel Fakiye | Triple jump [5] | NM | — |
Women
[edit]- Track events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Keely Small | 800 metres [6] | 2:10.53 GR |
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| Brianna Beahan | 100 metres hurdles [7] | 13.17 GR |
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- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Alexandra Hulley | Hammer throw [8] | 64.37 m GR |
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- Notes
^ a Melissa Breen was selected to compete in the women's 100 metres and 200 metres events but had to withdraw from travelling with the team.[9]
Rugby sevens
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Australia named 12 women in their squad to compete in rugby sevens at the 2019 games.
Women's team – 
Finalist (runner-up)
- Lauren Brown
- Rhiannon Byers
- Kennedy Cherrington
- Madison Ashby
- Eva Karpani
- Charlotte Kennington
- Page McGregor
- Yasmin Meakes
- Hagiga Mosby
- Faith Nathan
- Cassie Staples
- Jakiya Whitfeld
Sailing
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Australia named four sailors (2 men, 2 women) for the 2019 games.[10]
- Men
- Thomas Dawson – Laser:
- Will Sargent – Hobie cat, mixed pair: 4th place
- Women
- Sarah Hoffman – Hobie cat, mixed pair: 4th place
- Paris Van Den Herik – Laser radial:
Taekwondo
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Australia sent fifteen athletes (7 men and 8 women) to compete in Taekwondo at the 2019 games, with each winning gold in their event.[11]
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | |||
| Mackenzie Singleton | −54 kg | 
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| Safwan Khalil | −58 kg |
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| Damon Cavey | −63 kg |
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| Thomas Afonczenko | −68 kg |
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| Leon Sejranovic | −74 kg |
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| Jack Marton | −80 kg |
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| Alan Salek | +87 kg |
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- Women
| Athlete | Event | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | |||
| Serena Stevens | −46 kg |
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| Tamzin Christoffel | −49 kg |
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| Yasmina Hibic | −53 kg |
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| Carmen Marton | −57 kg |
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| Rebecca Murray | −62 kg |
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| Ruth Hock | −67 kg |
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| Chelsea Hobday | −73 kg |
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| Reba Stewart | +73 kg |
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Volleyball
[edit]Beach volleyball
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Men's pair – Final winners
Women's pair – Quarter-finalists: equal fifth place
Weightlifting
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Men
[edit]| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & Jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Wakeling | 73 kg | 123 | 
|
167 |
|
290 |
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| Boris Elesin | 89 kg | 142 |
|
166 |
|
338 |
|
| Joel Gregson | 89 kg | 126 | 
|
162 |
|
288 |
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| Ridge Barredo | 94 kg | 139 | 4 | 175 | 4 | 314 | 4 |
| Matthew Lydement | 109 kg | 156 |
|
175 | 6 | 331 | 4 |
| Jackson Roberts-Young | 109 kg | 141 | 5 | 192 |
|
333 |
|
- Jake Douglas was selected for the 94 kg class but did not travel to the games due to injury.[12]
Women
[edit]| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & Jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seen Lee | 59 kg | 78 |
|
101 |
|
179 |
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| Erika Yamasaki | 59 kg | 80 |
|
103 |
|
183 |
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| Sarah Cochrane | 64 kg | 92 |
|
114 |
|
204 |
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| Kiana Elliot | 64 kg | 99 |
|
114 |
|
213 |
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| Ebony Gorincu | 71 kg | 91 |
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— | DNF | — | DNF |
| Stephanie Davies | 76 kg | 85 |
|
111 |
|
196 |
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| Kaity Fassina | 87 kg | 101 |
|
119 |
|
220 |
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| Charisma Amoe-Tarrant | + 87 kg | 109 |
|
137 | 4 | 246 | 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Australian team announced for 2019 Pacific Games". Australian Olympic Committee. 7 June 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Australian results for Samoa 2019 Pacific Games" (PDF). Australian Olympic Committee. 21 July 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Men 400 Metre Finals". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Men 400 Metre Hurdles .914m Finals". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Women Triple Jump". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Women 800 Metre". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Women 100 Metre Hurdles .838m". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Women Hammer 4kg". Qld Athletics. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "2019 PACIFIC GAMES". Athletics Australia. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Athlete List for Samoa 2019 Pacific Games". Pacific Games Council. 17 June 2019. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019.
- ^ "Gold streak continues at Samoa 2019". olympics.com.au. 17 July 2019. Archived from the original on 17 July 2019.
- ^ Newsam, Samantha (3 August 2019). "Central North Rugby: Jake Douglas to make first starting appearance for Pirates for four seasons". The Northern Daily Leader. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020.