FIRISUA Sharon
Solomon IslandsEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Athletics |
Women's Marathon | 72 |
Schedule
Change
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
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| Sapporo Odori Park |
Finished |
Biographical Information
Highlights
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Olympic Games
Oceania Championships
Legend
SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, 1R - 1st Round, Qual. - Qualification, QR - Qualification Round, DNF - Did Not Finish, DNS - Did Not Start, DQ - Disqualified, NM - No Mark, [Relay athlete without time] - Did not run in final
| Year | Location | 5000m |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | Round 1 (18:01.62) |
Oceania Championships
| Year | Location | 1500m | 5000m | 10,000m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Townsville, QLD, AUS | 11th (5:00.40) | 5th (18:49.13) | - |
| 2017 | Suva, FIJ | - | 3rd (18:08.05) | 1st (37:54.60) |
Legend
SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, 1R - 1st Round, Qual. - Qualification, QR - Qualification Round, DNF - Did Not Finish, DNS - Did Not Start, DQ - Disqualified, NM - No Mark, [Relay athlete without time] - Did not run in final
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Athlete
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English
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Glenhuntly Athletic Club [Melbourne, VIC, AUS]
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She took up running in primary school. (ABC International Development YouTube channel, 17 Jan 2020)
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"It [running] makes me feel happy." (ABC International Development YouTube channel, 17 Jan 2020)
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She trains in the early morning and late afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day in the Solomon Islands. (ABC International Development YouTube channel, 17 Jan 2020)
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Competing in the 5000m at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. "It is the highest level of competition. It is amazing, you represent your country among the world's [best] runners. It's like you are in a battle of sport. It was so exciting." (ABC International Development YouTube channel, 17 Jan 2020)
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Her uncle. "I never thought of being an athlete as a career, it never crossed my mind, but thanks to my late uncle David Firisua and my family, they pushed me to be on the track." (Paoa FM Facebook page, 11 Jul 2019)
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"I want to encourage more girls to join in with a sport. Whatever sport you do, do it with the talent you have got and enjoy it. The main thing is that you enjoy your sport." (ABC International Development YouTube channel, 17 Jan 2020)
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She was the flag bearer for the Solomon Islands at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa. (samoaobserver.ws, 08 Jul 2019)
She won the Outstanding Female award at the 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu. (eu.guampdn.com, 01 Aug 2017)
She was named 2013 Solomon Islands Sportswoman of the Year. (solomonstarnews.com, 09 Jun 2014)
She won the Outstanding Female award at the 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu. (eu.guampdn.com, 01 Aug 2017)
She was named 2013 Solomon Islands Sportswoman of the Year. (solomonstarnews.com, 09 Jun 2014)
Legend
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- Gold Medal Event
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- Silver Medal Event
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- Bronze Medal Event
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