Lakona Gerega (born 25 February 1996) is a Papua New Guinean javelin thrower.[1] He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 2022 Commonwealth Games where he ranked 12th with a 63.46 meter throw.[2][3] His personal best of 66.39 m set at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas is also the current Papua New Guinean national record.

Lakona Gerega
Personal information
Full nameLakona Gerega
NationalityPapua New Guinean
Born (1996-02-25) 25 February 1996 (age 28)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Sport
Country Papua New Guinea
SportAthletics
EventJavelin
Coached byPaul Bannister
Achievements and titles
Personal best66.39 m (2022)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Apia Javelin throw
Pacific Mini Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Saipan Javelin throw
Updated on 21 September 2023

References

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  1. ^ Lakona Gerega at World Athletics
  2. ^ "Lakona Gerega – Athlete Profile". Birmingham 2022. August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Gerega finishes 12th, Baru leads Team PNG at closing". The National. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2023.