Former Adi Cakobau School athletics sprinter Miriama Senokonoko is in top form after graduating from New Mexico Military Institute in the United States over the weekend. Senokonoko also competed in
By Eroni Tuinaceva, FijiSun | 20151905
From left: Fijian volleyball scholarship recipient Mere Serea, New Mexico Scholarship Co-ordinator Dan O’Connell and athletics scholarship recipient Miriama Senokonoko after graduatiing from New Mexico Military Institute last Sunday. Photo: Dan O’Connell
Former Adi Cakobau School athletics sprinter Miriama Senokonoko is in top form after graduating from New Mexico Military Institute in the United States over the weekend.
Senokonoko also competed in the 2015 National Junior College Athletics Association Championships and recorded 11.77 metres in the women’s triple jump final, placing 5th overall.
Analaisa Senokonoko, the 20-year-old’s mother, revealed to SUNsports yesterday that the former Coca-Cola Games champion had slowed down last year because of an injury.
“She sat out most of last season because she had suffered a leg injury. But this season she’s been focussing more on triple jump.
“Her coach at New Mexico Military Institute Jack Batson had been keeping us updated on her progress and he’s very pleased with what she has accomplished so far.”
Senokonoko had earlier this year in March set a new record for her school in the triple jump at the McMurry Warhawk Track and Field Invitational, jumping a distance of 11.30 metres, breaking the old record of 9.99 metres set in 2007.
Meanwhile, NMMI Scholarship Co-ordinator Dan O’Connell took to his Facebook page over the weekend to congratulate Senokonoko on her graduation from the institute and wished her well.
“Miri finished fifth in the nation in the triple jump. I want to thank their caring coaches Shelby, Pam and Jack. Mere and Miri will remember the life lessons their coaches taught. These ladies have been outstanding ambassadors of the ONOC/Australia Foundation junior college scholarship programme. Best wishes always and good luck in all you do!” he posted on his wall.
Graduating alongside Senokonoko was national volleyball scholarship recipient Mere Serea. Senokonoko is expected back in the country today.