Napolioni Seru of SGS wins Boys 3000 metres in Suva Zone 2

Suva Grammar School's Napolioni Seru who won the Boys 3000 metres at the Suva Zone 2 has dedicated his win to his aunt who passed away two weeks ago.

The Year 13 student says his aunt's struggles with kidney failure inspired him to be strong and to work hard for a place in the school's team to the Suva Zone 2 this year.

This is the first time Seru took part in the Suva Zone 2.

Seru says he knows his aunt would be proud of him today.

Seru won the Boys 3000 metres with a time of 10.40.31.

Leone Lawakeli of Ratu Latianara College settled for second place while Abraham Laginikoro of Marist Brothers High School finished in third place.

Girls 3000 metres

Maria Qalolo of Nuku Secondary School won gold in the Girls 3000 metres while Salata Lewenikali of Ratu Latianara College settled for silver.

Marisilini Kauyaca of Nuku Secondary School finished third.

Marist Brothers High School and Lomary Secondary School are currently leading the Suva Zone 2 medal tally.

Marist Brothers High School is leading the Boys Division with 3 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze while Suva Grammar School is currently second with 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze.

Lomary Secondary School is third at the moment with 1 gold and 2 bronze.

In the Girls Division, Lomary Secondary School is leading with 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze.

Saint Joseph's Secondary School is currently second with 3 gold and 1 silver medal while Nuku Secondary School is third with 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze.

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