2014 Fiji Sportsman of the Year and National Swimming rep, Meli Malani failed to win any medal in his main event, the mens 100 metres freestyle in the 2016 Oceania Swimming Championship at the Damodar National Aquatic Centre last night.
The 19-year-old came last in the event while New Zealand rep, Daniel Hunter took out the gold medal.
An emotional Meli Malani spoke to Fijivillage saying that he is grateful for the experience he has gained from the swim meet.
He adds that although he didn’t win any medal, he is happy as he has set a new personal best of 52.59 seconds.
Malani says he will focus on his next event and that is the 50 metre backstroke.
He says the 50 metres freestyle is also one of his main events and he hopes to qualify for Rio in the event.
Meanwhile New Zealand leads the medal tally with 12 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze. Australia is second with 9 gold, 10 silver and 4 bronze while Cook Islands is third with 1 gold.
Fiji is seventh on the medal tally with 1 silver and 1 bronze.
The Oceania Swimming Championships continues today at the Damodar Aquatic Centre and will end on Saturday.
