Macedru Breaks Fiji Shot Put Record at Oceania Championships

Fiji's athletic prowess continues to shine on the regional stage, with Maryann Macedru etching her name in the history books at the Oceania Athletics Championships. Her record-breaking performance in the women's shot put is a testament to the dedication and talent emerging from our nation.

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The Fiji throws star produced a massive 14.76 metre effort in the Open Women’s Shot Put final to set a new Fiji national record, eclipsing the previous mark of 14.74m that was established in 2025.

While Macedru narrowly missed out on a medal, her achievement of 14.76 meters in the Open Women's Shot Put final is a monumental feat. This new national record, surpassing the previous mark set in 2025, underscores the significant strides Fiji's athletics program has made. It is particularly heartening to see the continued success of our throws squad, which has already secured gold medals in this competition.

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Although Macedru narrowly missed out on a podium finish after placing fourth in the final, her record-breaking performance stood out as one of the highlights for Team Fiji at the championships.

This historic effort not only raises the bar for women's shot put in Fiji but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country. It demonstrates that with hard work and determination, Fijian athletes can compete at the highest levels and achieve remarkable success. The Oceania Championships have provided a valuable platform for our athletes to showcase their skills and gain international experience.

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The achievement continues the strong showing by Fiji’s throws squad, which has already collected gold medals during the competition, with Macedru’s historic effort further underlining the depth and progress of Fiji athletics on the regional stage.

As the championships conclude, Team Fiji looks back on a campaign marked by significant achievements. Macedru's record-breaking throw is a proud moment for all Fijians, reflecting the growing strength and depth of our athletic talent. We eagerly anticipate future competitions and the continued rise of Fijian athletes on the global stage.

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Her new benchmark now raises the standard for women’s shot put in the country and adds another proud moment for Fiji athletics at the Oceania Championships.