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Opeloge, Ele
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| NOC |
Samoa
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 11 Jul 1985
in Apia, WSM |
| Height | 1.75 m |
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Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Samoa |
General Interest |
| Famous relatives |
She is one of five siblings who have competed in weightlifting at international level. Her brother Niusila also represents Samoa in weightlifting and they both won a gold medal each at the 2010 Commonwealth Games - on the same day. Another brother, Tovia, also competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, while another brother Petunu and sister Mary have also competed internationally. (nzherald.co.nz, 12 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
Weightlifting is a family tradition. Five members of her family competed at the Commonwealth Games in the sport. |
General Interest |
| Ambitions |
After missing out on a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games by 1kg, she wants to win a medal at London 2012. (talamua.com, 10 Jun 2012) |
| Awards and honours |
Her and her brother Niusila won Samoa's first ever Commonwealth Games gold medals, on the same day, at the 2010 edition in India. (nzherald.co.nz, 12 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Name of coach |
Tauoepepe Jerry Wallwork |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"When I go to lift I think, 'I'm strong.' My mind says, 'I think I can do it.' If my mind is strong then I'm good and my lift should be good." (nzherald.co.nz, 12 Oct 2010) |
| Other information |
TYPHOID, CHICKEN POX THREATEN OLYMPICS
Her preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games suffered a setback when she was diagnosed with chicken pox in early July. This followed from her March diagnosis of Typhoid, which she contracted while competing at a national competition. (rnzi.com, 16 July 2012) |
| | Olympic Games |
| 2012 |
5 |
+75kg |
 London |
| 2008 |
2 |
+75kg |
 Beijing |
| | World Championships |
| 2011 |
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+75kg |
 Paris |
| 2011 |
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+75kg - Snatch |
Paris |
| 2011 |
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+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Paris |
| 2009 |
4 |
+75kg |
 Goyang |
| 2009 |
4 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Goyang |
| 2009 |
4 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Goyang |
| 2007 |
11 |
+75kg |
 Chiang Mai |
| 2007 |
11 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Chiang Mai |
| 2007 |
11 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Chiang Mai |
| | Oceania Championships |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Port Moresby |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Port Moresby |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Port Moresby |
| 2014 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Le Mont-Dore |
| 2014 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Le Mont-Dore |
| 2014 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Le Mont-Dore |
| 2013 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Brisbane, QLD |
| 2012 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Apia |
| 2012 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Apia |
| 2012 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Apia |
| 2011 |
1 |
+75kg |
Darwin, NT |
| 2011 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Darwin, NT |
| 2011 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Darwin, NT |
| 2010 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Yaren |
| 2010 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Yaren |
| 2010 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Yaren |
| 2009 |
1 |
+75kg |
Darwin, NT |
| 2009 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Darwin, NT |
| 2009 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Darwin, NT |
| 2008 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Auckland |
| 2008 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Auckland |
| 2008 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Auckland |
| 2007 |
1 |
+75 kg |
Apia |
| 2007 |
1 |
+75kg |
Apia |
| 2006 |
2 |
+75kg |
Apia |
| 2006 |
2 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Apia |
| 2006 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Apia |
| | Commonwealth Games |
| 2014 |
2 |
+75kg |
 Glasgow |
| 2010 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Delhi |
| 2006 |
9 |
+75kg |
Melbourne, VIC |
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