Eroni Leilua

Eroni Leilua (born 15 April 1993)[1] is a Samoan sailor. He competed in the Laser event at the 2020 Summer Olympics,[2] becoming the first Samoan to represent the country in that event.[3][4]

Eroni Leilua
Personal information
NationalitySamoan
Born (1993-04-15) 15 April 1993
Sport
SportSailing

Biography

Leilua is from Vaivase Uta in Upolu.[5] He grew up in Samoa but moved to Auckland, New Zealand at the age of 12 with his family.[6] He subsequently studied commerce and physical education at the University of Otago.[6]

He represented Samoa at two Pacific Games and a world sailing championship before competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.[3][7]

References
  1. "Eroni Leilua". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. "Sailing: Laser - Overall Results". Tokyo 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. Bethel Peato Ale (31 August 2021). "Olympian sets sail for Paris". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. World Sailing - Pre Tokoyo 2020 Interview. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  5. "Sport: Samoan sailor says cost of participation a barrier for Pasifika". RNZ. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  6. "Q and A: Olympic sailor Eroni Leilua". University of Otago. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  7. "Official Tokoyo 2020 Website - Athlete Profile Page". Retrieved 4 October 2021.


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