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Lakona Gerega

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Lakona Gerega
Personal information
Full nameLakona Gerega
NationalityPapua New Guinean
Born (1996-02-25) 25 February 1996 (age 28)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Sport
Country Papua New Guinea
SportAthletics
EventJavelin
Coached byPaul Bannister
Achievements and titles
Personal best66.39 m (2022)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Apia Javelin throw
Pacific Mini Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Saipan Javelin throw
Updated on 21 September 2023

Lakona Gerega (born 25 February 1996) is a Papua New Guinean javelin thrower.[1] He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 2022 Commonwealth Games where he ranked 12th with a 63.46 meter throw.[2][3] His personal best of 66.39 m set at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas is also the current Papua New Guinean national record.

References

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  1. ^ Lakona Gerega at World Athletics
  2. ^ "Lakona Gerega – Athlete Profile". Birmingham 2022. August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Gerega finishes 12th, Baru leads Team PNG at closing". The National. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2023.