2013 Oceania Athletics Championships

XIII Oceania Athletics Championships
DatesJune 3-5
Host cityPapeete, French Polynesia French Polynesia
VenueStade Pater Te Hono Nui
LevelSenior
Events44 (21 men, 22 women. 1 mixed)

The 2013 Oceania Athletics Championships were held at the Stade Pater Te Hono Nui in Papeete, French Polynesia, between June 3–5, 2013. The event was held jointly with the 2013 Oceania Youth Athletics Championships, and there were also exhibition events for masters, athletes with a disability and children.[1] Detailed reports on a day by day basis were given.[2][3][4]

The event was overshadowed by the death of New Zealand racewalker Lesley Cantwell. She collapsed while waiting for the medal ceremony after winning the gold medal in the 5000 metres race walk event, and was taken to Papeete Hospital on life support. However, she died a few days later.[5]

In the open division, a total of 44 events were contested, 21 by men and 22 by women, as well as 1 mixed medley relay.

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  2. ^ Day One of Competition – Oceania Athletics Championships, Tahiti 3rd June, 2013, OAA, June 5, 2013, retrieved July 2, 2013
  3. ^ Day Two of Competition – Oceania Athletics Championships, Tahiti 4th June, 2013, OAA, June 6, 2013, retrieved July 2, 2013
  4. ^ Day Three of Competition – Oceania Athletics Championships, Tahiti 5th June, 2013, OAA, June 8, 2013, retrieved July 2, 2013
  5. ^ New Zealand Race Walker Passes Away, OAA, June 7, 2013, retrieved July 2, 2013