1500m runners ready for Finals

Wainimala Secondary School's Daina Sauvaga defied all odds to win the junior girl's 1500 metres final during the Triple N Zone competition at the National Stadium in Suva yesterday.

Speaking to SUNsports, Sau­vaga said that she was not ex­pecting to win the junior girls 1500m final.

"I usually come second or third, but I thank the Lord for his protection and giving me the strength to win," the 15-year-old said.

Speaking to SUNsports, Saua­vaga said that she was not ex­pecting to win the junior girls 1500m final.

"I usually come second or third, but I thank the Lord for his protection and giving me the strength to win," the 15-year-old said.

"I'm very lucky to claim a gold medal for my school," he said.

Koroirara said he is looking forward to the Fiji Finals and is confident of winning another gold medal for the school.

He also acknowledged the sup­port from his school and family.

Koroirara hails from Natavea, Wainimala, Naitasiri.