VIII Oceania Athletics Championships | |
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Host city | Apia, Samoa |
Date(s) | December 12–16 |
Main stadium | Apia Park |
Level | Senior |
Participation | 20 nations |
Events | 38 (20 men, 17 women, 1 mixed) |
Records set | 4 |
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The 2006 Oceania Athletics Championships were held at the Apia Park in Apia, Samoa, between December 12–16, 2006.
A total of 38 events were contested, 20 by men, 17 by women, and 1 mixed relay.
Except javelin thrower Victor Dao, athletes from New Caledonia were listed as guests, although they were reported as medal winners on the webpage of the Ligue de Nouvelle Calédonie Athlétisme (resulting in a total 7 medals in the open category, 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronce).
Complete results can be found on the webpages of the Oceania Athletics Association,Athletics PNG, and Athletics Samoa.
1.): The long jump event was won by Frédéric Erin from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 7.55m.
2.): The triple jump event was won by Frédéric Erin from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 15.77m.
1.): Glenda Polelei from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) was 3rd in the discus throw event in 45.70m.
2.): The hammer throw event was won by Elise Takosie from New Caledonia (listed as guest athlete) in 46.19m.