Rusiate Ramana of Ratu Kadavulevu School delivered an impressive performance, winning his heat in the Senior Boys 800 metres and establishing himself as a strong contender in the event.
Ana Maria of Buca Secondary School claimed victory in the Senior Girls 800 metres, aiming to secure gold for the Northern division.
Jale Raikatalau of RKS dominated the Intermediate Boys 800 metres heats, confirming his status as a favourite heading into the finals.
Raikatalau, who won RKS’s first gold medal yesterday in the 1,500 metres, is now looking to bag another gold medal.
In the Intermediate Girls 800 metres heat 1, Ra High School’s Tinai Dina took out the race and is hopeful of bringing home gold for the Western division.
Marika Kelekelevesi of RKS lit up the Laucala track once again, following his 1,500 metres victory yesterday with a win in the Junior Boys 800 metres heat, beating Allan Olaf of Marist Brothers High School.
The Junior Girls 800 metres heat 1 saw Jasper Williams High School sprinter Silivia Tagaivetaua execute a well-planned race to claim victory.
Ra High School claimed the Sub-Junior Boys heat 1, with Iliesa Tuimaimereke surging from behind to overtake competitors from Wainimala Secondary School and Ratu Kadavulevu School. The 14-year-old from Mataso Village told fijivillage Sports that he is determined and confident of winning gold.
Adi Cakobau School secured victory in the Sub-Junior Girls 800 metres heat 1, with Bulou Ravu delivering a strong performance.
