Asenate Manoa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Asenate•Manoa |
| Used name | Asenate•Manoa |
| Nick/petnames | Nancy |
| Born | 23 May 1992 in Kioa, Cakaudrove (FIJ) |
| Measurements | 46 kg |
| Affiliations | Matagigali Club |
| NOC |  Tuvalu |
Biography
Asenate Manoa was the first female athlete from Tuvalu to compete at the Olympics. Her preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games shows all the elements of the pioneers of the early 20th century. Her initial training was on the runway of Funafuti International Airport, although she continued training in Fiji. Her race in Beijing was not only her Olympics début but also her first race on a synthetic track using starting blocks.
Personal Best: 100 – 13.58 (2012).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TUV |
Asenate Manoa | |||
| 100 metres, Women (Olympic) | 8 h2 r1/4 | |||||
| 2012 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TUV |
Asenate Manoa | |||
| 100 metres, Women (Olympic) | 7 h2 r1/4 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony | TUV |
Asenate Manoa |
Special Notes
- Listed in First Female Competitors at the Olympics by Country (First woman to compete for Tuvalu)