19-year-old Natabua High School student Suliasi Bose defended his Senior Boys Triple Jump title this year with another gold medal performace, leaping 14.38 metres at the Coca-Cola Games 2026.
He also took part last year in Senior Boys Triple Run and won a gold.
Bose, who was extremely proud, shared with fijivillage News that he felt very grateful as there were a lot of tough competitors.
Originally of Vuisiga in Naitasiri, Bose dedicated his gold medal to his parents, especially his mom, who has always been supportive throughout his journey.
He also dedicated his win to his siblings school, principal, teachers, and his team members.
Bose shares that he wanted to break the record, however due to some injury in his leg, he was not able to break the record.
He says that he used to train at his school ground and Churchill Park, Lautoka.
Meanwhile, Queen Victoria School Mosese Koroitunidau won silver and Manasa Vuiwakaya of Natabua High School won bronze.
