In this article, we will address the topic of 2012 Oceania Junior Athletics Championships from different perspectives and points of view. We will analyze its importance, impact and relevance today, as well as its evolution over time. We will examine the different opinions and positions on the matter, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and complete vision of 2012 Oceania Junior Athletics Championships. To do this, we will rely on data, research and testimonies that allow us to deepen our knowledge and understanding of this topic. With a critical and reflective approach, we will explore the implications and consequences of 2012 Oceania Junior Athletics Championships in society, culture and the world in general.
V Oceania Junior Athletics Championships | |
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Dates | June 27–29 |
Host city | Cairns, Australia ![]() |
Venue | Barlow Park |
Level | Junior |
Events | 35 (18 men, 17 women) |
Participation | 138 (44 East, 94 West incl. 33 from North Australia) athletes from 18 + North Australia nations |
The 2012 Oceania Junior Athletics Championships were held at the Barlow Park in Cairns, Australia, between June 27–29, 2012. They were held together with the 2012 Oceania Open Championships.
A total of 35 events were contested, 18 by men and 17 by women. For the first time, the new regional "East–West" format applies with medals awarded to athletes from both the Eastern and the Western Region by separating the results correspondingly.[1][2]
Athletics Northern Territory and Athletics North Queensland sent a Combined "North Australia" Team including athletes who have not been chosen in the official Australian Team.[3]
Complete results can be found on the webpages of Oceania Athletics Association[4] of Queensland Athletics,[5] and of the World Junior Athletics History.[6]
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
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100 metres (wind: +0.1 m/s) |
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10.89 | ![]() |
11.11 | ![]() |
11.19 |
200 metres (wind: +0.6 m/s) |
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21.55 | ![]() |
22.55 | ![]() |
22.73 |
400 metres | ![]() |
53.96 | ![]() |
54.08 | ![]() |
54.79 |
800 metres | ![]() |
2:02.63 | ![]() |
2:06.77 | ||
1500 metres | ![]() |
4:21.03 | ![]() |
4:36.60 | ||
5000 metres | ![]() |
17:56.92 | ||||
High Jump | ![]() |
1.97 | ![]() |
1.95 | ![]() |
1.95 |
Long Jump | ![]() |
6.80 (wind: +1.0 m/s) | ![]() |
6.60 (wind: +1.9 m/s) | ![]() |
6.15 (wind: +1.9 m/s) |
Triple Jump | ![]() |
15.12 w (wind: +3.0 m/s) | ![]() |
13.96 w (wind: +2.5 m/s) | ||
Shot Put | ![]() |
15.39 | ![]() |
11.60 | ![]() |
10.38 |
Discus Throw | ![]() |
45.71 | ![]() |
41.70 | ||
Hammer Throw | ![]() |
59.76 | ||||
Javelin Throw | ![]() |
42.13 |
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | ![]() | 17 | 8 | 4 | 29 |
2 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
4 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
5 | ![]() | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
7 | ![]() | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
8 | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
9 | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Totals (9 entries) | 30 | 22 | 13 | 65 |
An unofficial count yields the number of about 44 athletes from 10 countries:
* Host nation (Australia)
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | ![]() ![]() | 11 | 10 | 8 | 29 |
2 | ![]() | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
3 | ![]() | 7 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
5 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
6 | ![]() | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
7 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Totals (7 entries) | 35 | 32 | 23 | 90 |
An unofficial count yields the number of about 94 athletes from 8 countries. In addition, a combined North Australia team including athletes from the Northern Territory and North Queensland participated.