BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Solomon Islands athlete Stephen Rahuasi has shared a memorable moment with one of the biggest names in world athletics during the ongoing Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia.
Rahuasi had the opportunity to meet World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe while attending the regional championships, according to a statement released by the National Sports Council (NSC) Solomon Islands this week.
The NSC said Rahuasi, who is being assisted by former AVI volunteer Josiah McCarthy, was able to interact with the World Athletics boss during the championships.
“Stephen, who is being assisted by former AVI volunteer Josiah McCarthy, had the opportunity to meet and interact with one of the most respected figures in global athletics during the championships,” the NSC statement said.
The NSC described the meeting as a proud and inspiring moment for Team Solomon Islands, saying it highlighted the growing exposure and valuable international experience local athletes continue to gain through regional competitions.
Lord Sebastian Coe is regarded as one of the greatest middle-distance runners in athletics history. The British athletics legend won two Olympic gold medals in the 1500 metres event and broke several world records during his competitive career.
He later served as Chair of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee before becoming President of World Athletics, the international governing body for athletics worldwide.
The Oceania Athletics Championships continue in Darwin, bringing together athletes from across the Pacific region and Oceania to compete in various track and field events.
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