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'''Patsy Serafina Akeli''' (née '''McKenzie''') (born 7 December 1978 in [[Motootua]]) is a Samoan javelin thrower.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|title = Serafina Akeli|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418091951/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 18 April 2020|access-date = 15 January 2013}}</ref> She is a two-time Olympian, a 2008 national javelin throw champion, and a member of QEII Track Club in [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Samoa: SASNOC announces fundraising activities for 2008 Samoa Olympic Team|url=http://www.eventpolynesia.com/newsroom/common/CO2_page_newsroom08026.htm|publisher=Event Polynesia|date=11 June 2008|access-date=15 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821122935/http://eventpolynesia.com/newsroom/common/CO2_page_newsroom08026.htm|archive-date=21 August 2008}}</ref> She set both a national record and a personal best throw of 54.78 metres, by winning her event at the New Zealand Athletics Championships in [[Wellington, New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ogilvie|first=David|title=Akeli to sharpen her act|url=http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/akeli-to-sharpen-her-act/935916/|publisher=Wanganui Chronicle|date=22 October 2004|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Serafina Akeli|url=http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Participants/Participants?ID=110523|publisher=Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref> |
'''Patsy Serafina Akeli''' (née '''McKenzie''') (born 7 December 1978 in [[Motootua]]) is a Samoan javelin thrower.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|title = Serafina Akeli|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418091951/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 18 April 2020|access-date = 15 January 2013}}</ref> She is a two-time Olympian, a 2008 national javelin throw champion, and a member of the QEII Track Club in [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Samoa: SASNOC announces fundraising activities for 2008 Samoa Olympic Team|url=http://www.eventpolynesia.com/newsroom/common/CO2_page_newsroom08026.htm|publisher=Event Polynesia|date=11 June 2008|access-date=15 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821122935/http://eventpolynesia.com/newsroom/common/CO2_page_newsroom08026.htm|archive-date=21 August 2008}}</ref> She set both a national record and a personal best throw of 54.78 metres, by winning her event at the New Zealand Athletics Championships in [[Wellington, New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ogilvie|first=David|title=Akeli to sharpen her act|url=http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/akeli-to-sharpen-her-act/935916/|publisher=Wanganui Chronicle|date=22 October 2004|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Serafina Akeli|url=http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Participants/Participants?ID=110523|publisher=Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Akeli made her official debut for the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], where she placed fortieth in the qualifying rounds of the [[Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw|women's javelin throw]], at a distance of 45.93 metres. |
Akeli made her official debut for the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], where she placed fortieth in the qualifying rounds of the [[Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw|women's javelin throw]], at a distance of 45.93 metres. |
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| Full name | Patsy Serafina Akeli | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 December 1978 Motootua, Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Javelin throw | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | QEII Track Club (AUS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best | Javelin throw: 54.78 m (2004) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Patsy Serafina Akeli (née McKenzie) (born 7 December 1978 in Motootua) is a Samoan javelin thrower.[1] She is a two-time Olympian, a 2008 national javelin throw champion, and a member of the QEII Track Club in Australia.[2] She set both a national record and a personal best throw of 54.78 metres, by winning her event at the New Zealand Athletics Championships in Wellington, New Zealand.[3][4]
Akeli made her official debut for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, where she placed fortieth in the qualifying rounds of the women's javelin throw, at a distance of 45.93 metres.
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, Akeli achieved her best career result, when she finished ninth in the final round of the women's javelin, with a best possible throw of 51.25 metres.[5][6]
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Akeli qualified for the second time in the women's javelin throw. She performed the best throw of 49.26 metres, on her third and final attempt, finishing forty-ninth overall in the qualifying rounds.[7]
Achievements[edit]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| Representing Samoa
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| 2004 | Oceania Championships | Townsville, Australia | 1st | Javelin throw | 50.22 m CR |
| 2005 | South Pacific Mini Games | Koror, Palau | 1st | Javelin throw | 52.26 m |
References[edit]
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Serafina Akeli". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Samoa: SASNOC announces fundraising activities for 2008 Samoa Olympic Team". Event Polynesia. 11 June 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ Ogilvie, David (22 October 2004). "Akeli to sharpen her act". Wanganui Chronicle. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Serafina Akeli". Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Athletics: Javelin". 2006 Commonwealth Games. BBC Sport. 25 March 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Women's Javelin Throw – Final Results". Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Women's Javelin Throw Qualifying Rounds". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
External links[edit]
- Serafina Akeli at World Athletics
- Serafina Akeli at Olympedia
- Serafina Akeli at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
- NBC 2008 Olympics profile
- Sports reference biography
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Categories:
- Samoan female javelin throwers
- Living people
- Olympic athletes for Samoa
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games competitors for Samoa
- 1978 births
- World Athletics Championships athletes for Samoa
- New Zealand Athletics Championships winners
- Oceanian athletics biography stubs
- Samoan sportspeople stubs