Takale Tuna

Takale Tuna (born 17 January 1965) is a Papua New Guinean sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1]

Takale Tuna
Personal information
NationalityPapua New Guinean
Born (1965-01-17) 17 January 1965
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)200 metres, 400 metres
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Nouméa 200m
Gold medal – first place1987 Nouméa400m
Gold medal – first place1991 Port Moresby200m
Gold medal – first place1991 Port Moresby4×100 m relay
Gold medal – first place1991 Port Moresby4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place1987 Nouméa100m
Silver medal – second place1987 Nouméa4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place1991 Port Moresby100m
Silver medal – second place1991 Port Moresby400m
Bronze medal – third place1987 Nouméa4×100m
Updated on 24 August 2017.

Tuna has been described as "one of PNG's most successful ever athletes".[2] His son Tovetina Tuna is also a sprinter.[2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Takale Tuna Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  2. New talent unearthed at athletes meet Post Courier. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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