2019 Pacific Games: Veitaqomaki wins 800m heats

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Edward Sanday (second from right) during the men’s 800m heat 2. Picture: TALEBULA KATE.

PETERO Veitaqomaki successfully won his 800m heats at the Apia Park at the 2019 Pacific in Samoa this afternoon.

The Marist Brothers High School student maintained his composure from the beginning of the race until the last 100m when he pulled away from the other participants to win the race.

Meanwhile Kameli Ravuci and Edward Sanday was placed third and fourth respectively in their 800m heats.

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