Pais Wisil has shattered a 30-year-old national 100m record in Papua New Guinea, clocking 10.24 seconds at the Queensland State Titles. His performance, noted by Athletics PNG officials, highlights his potential as the next sprint sensation alongside his sister Toea Wisil. Coach Tony Fairweather credits his success to rigorous training and dedication. Wisil is set to compete in the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing.
Pais Wisil, a 24-year-old athlete from Papua New Guinea, has set a new national record in the 100m sprint, clocking 10.24 seconds at the Queensland State Titles in Brisbane. This remarkable achievement broke the previous record of 10.40 seconds, held by Peter Pulu for 30 years. Wisil is the younger brother of Toea Wisil, the national record holder for women’s 100m, 200m, and 400m sprints.
Preparing for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, coach Tony Fairweather chose to enter Wisil in the B division of the 100m against Australian sprinter Rohan Browning. Wisil took the lead early in the race before finishing behind Browning, who recorded 10.12 seconds. According to Athletics PNG president Tony Green, this performance was a significant confidence boost for Wisil as he gears up for the World Championships.
Wisil’s time of 10.24 seconds ranks highly in the performance history of Pacific Island athletes, scoring 1,125 points on the World Athletics scoring tables. This score surpasses the previous highest points of 1,112 held by Mowen Boino for his 400m hurdles record.
Coach Fairweather attributed Wisil’s success to his dedication and focus during training. “Pais does everything that I expect from him,” he remarked, noting that Wisil had narrowly missed breaking the record in Canberra due to wind conditions. Fairweather emphasized that commitment to elite training leads to outstanding results, highlighting Wisil’s growth and potential for future success.
Green praised Wisil’s achievement immediately after the race and ensured his support for the upcoming championships. Although Wisil qualified for the 60m event with a time of 6.61 seconds, he will travel to Nanjing under a quota rather than appearing on the qualifiers’ list.
Pais Wisil’s new national 100m record signifies a major milestone for athletics in Papua New Guinea, breaking a 30-year-old mark. His performance not only showcases his talent and hard work but also positions him as a promising athlete on the world stage. With robust support from coaches and athletics officials, Wisil is poised for further achievements as he competes internationally.
Original Source: www.thenational.com.pg
