American Samoa’s name went on the medal tally for the 2023 Pacific Games, last night, thanks to Olympian swimmer Micah Masei’s stellar performance in the Men’s 50 meter breast stroke.
He won Team ASA’s first medal, a silver, placing second in the finals with a time of 29.48.
The gold medal winner from the Federated States of Micronesia, Tasi Limtiaco, finished the race in 29.17. In the preliminary heats, Micah had the fastest time of all the swimmers: 29.26 compared to FSM’S time of 29.37.
Before he departed for the Solomon Islands, Micah said his connection to American Samoa is through his grandfather who left American Samoa and his village of Fagaalu when he was 18. Micah said he is following in the footsteps of his mother who swam in college, but it’s a sport he didn’t initially like.
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Micah is now preparing for the 100 meter breaststroke, which takes place tomorrow.
Looking at other results, our women’s volleyball team are performing very well against top players from the Pacific. Last night they defeated Papua New Guinea 3-0, their second victory at the games.
Head Coach Tanner Taveuveu, Assistant Coach Meleisha Purcell, and the girls, now advance to the quarter finals.
The team says: “Thank you to our families and friends for you love and support. Faafetai Amerika Samoa mo lau tapuaiga!”
Our men’s volleyball team lost to Tahiti 3-0 in their third game of the Pacific Games last night. They face Tuvalu today.
