Akeneta Lutu of Lomaivuna High wins gold in 3,000 metres

Akeneta Lutu of Lomaivuna High wins gold in 3,000 metres

By Iliana Biutu
Friday 03/05/2024
Akeneta Lutu of Lomaivuna High School from Naitasiri has won the gold medal in the 3000m open girls

Akeneta Lutu of Lomaivuna High School from Naitasiri has won the gold medal in the open girls 3,000 metres at the 2024 Coca-Cola Games.

Gladness Simpson of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School settled for silver, and Sereana Bakeibau of Wainibuka Secondary School took the bronze.

Lutu says the challenges faced during the preparations did not deter her focus on trying to win gold in the 3,000 and 1,500 metres events.

She says she aims to further her career overseas.

Lutu also dedicates her win to her parents for their continuous support.

You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage. We have selected commentaries on our sister station, Viti FM.

You can also relive the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our we medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field event.

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