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'''Patsy Serafina Akeli''' (born December 7, 1978 in [[Motootua]]) is a Samoan javelin thrower.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|Serafina Akeli|https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html|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|accessdate=15 January 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821122935/http://eventpolynesia.com/newsroom/common/CO2_page_newsroom08026.htm|archivedate=21 August 2008|df=}}</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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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>


Akeli made her official debut for the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], 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.


At the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Melbourne, Australia]], Akeli achieved her best career result, when she finished ninth in the final round of the [[Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's javelin throw|women's javelin]], with a best possible throw of 51.25 metres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Athletics: Javelin|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/commonwealth_games/results/4782604.stm|work=2006 Commonwealth Games|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=25 March 2006|accessdate=15 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Women's Javelin Throw – Final Results|url=http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Schedule%20and%20Results/By%20Sport/Athletics/Sun%2019%20Mar/Results/Result%20-%20AT1053E0100001?ScheduleItemID=28952|publisher=Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation|accessdate=15 January 2013}}</ref>
At the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Melbourne, Australia]], Akeli achieved her best career result, when she finished ninth in the final round of the [[Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's javelin throw|women's javelin]], with a best possible throw of 51.25 metres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Athletics: Javelin|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/commonwealth_games/results/4782604.stm|work=2006 Commonwealth Games|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=25 March 2006|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Women's Javelin Throw – Final Results|url=http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Schedule%20and%20Results/By%20Sport/Athletics/Sun%2019%20Mar/Results/Result%20-%20AT1053E0100001?ScheduleItemID=28952|publisher=Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation|access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref>


At the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], Akeli qualified for the second time in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Women's Javelin Throw Qualifying Rounds |url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATW053900/standings.html |publisher=[[NBC Olympics]] |accessdate=15 January 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731000349/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc%3DATW053900/standings.html |archivedate=31 July 2012 |df= }}</ref>
At the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], Akeli qualified for the second time in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Women's Javelin Throw Qualifying Rounds |url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATW053900/standings.html |publisher=[[NBC Olympics]] |access-date=15 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731000349/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc%3DATW053900/standings.html |archive-date=31 July 2012 }}</ref>


== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
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*[https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ak/patsy-serafina-akeli-1.html Sports reference biography]
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 20 April 2024

Serafina Akeli
Personal information
Full namePatsy Serafina Akeli
Nationality Samoa
Born (1978-12-07) 7 December 1978 (age 45)
Motootua, Samoa
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubQEII Track Club (AUS)
Achievements and titles
Personal bestJavelin throw: 54.78 m (2004)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Samoa
(South) Pacific Mini Games
Gold medal – first place 2005 Koror Javelin
Oceania Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Townsville Javelin
Updated on 29 April 2013.

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
Representing  Samoa
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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Ogilvie, David (22 October 2004). "Akeli to sharpen her act". Wanganui Chronicle. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Serafina Akeli". Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Athletics: Javelin". 2006 Commonwealth Games. BBC Sport. 25 March 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Women's Javelin Throw – Final Results". Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Women's Javelin Throw Qualifying Rounds". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.

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