Host city Apia, Samoa Main stadium Apia Park Participation 20 nations | Date(s) December 12–16 Level Senior | |
Events 38 (20 men, 17 women, 1 mixed) | ||
The 2006 Oceania Athletics Championships were held at the Apia Park in Apia, Samoa, between December 12–16, 2006.
Contents
A total of 38 events were contested, 20 by men, 17 by women, and 1 mixed relay.
Except javelin thrower Victor Dao, athletes from New Caledonia were listed as guests, although they were reported as medal winners on the webpage of the Ligue de Nouvelle Calédonie Athlétisme (resulting in a total 7 medals in the open category, 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronce).
Medal summary
Complete results can be found on the webpages of the Oceania Athletics Association, Athletics PNG, and Athletics Samoa.
Men
1.): The long jump event was won by Frédéric Erin from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 7.55m.
2.): The triple jump event was won by Frédéric Erin from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 15.77m.
Women
1.): Glenda Polelei from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) was 3rd in the discus throw event in 45.70m.
2.): The hammer throw event was won by Elise Takosie from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 46.19m.
Participation (unofficial)
The participation of athletes from 20 countries could be determined from the published results.