Pais Wisil, 24, breaks a 30-year-old national 100m record in Papua New Guinea, clocking 10.24 seconds. As he readies for the World Indoor Championships, Wisil’s performance showcases his dedication and signals his potential as a future sprint star. Coach Tony Fairweather emphasizes the importance of Wisil’s training and dedication to his success.
Papua New Guinea has welcomed a new fastest man, Pais Wisil, who recently broke a long-standing national record in the 100-meter sprint. The 24-year-old Wisil clocked an impressive time of 10.24 seconds during the Queensland State Titles in Brisbane, surpassing Peter Pulu’s 30-year-old record of 10.40 seconds. Wisil is the younger brother of Toea Wisil, the former women’s sprint champion, who holds the national records in the women’s 100m, 200m, and 400m events.
The momentum for Wisil comes as he prepares for the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. His coach, Tony Fairweather, strategically entered him in the B division of the 100m sprint to secure a quality race without the necessity of running heats. During the competition, Wisil led for a significant portion of the race but ultimately finished behind Australian sprinter Rohan Browning, who clocked a time of 10.12 seconds.
Tony Green, president of Athletics PNG, remarked on the significance of Wisil’s record, stating, “This is not just a new national record, but a very significant performance that ranks right up there amongst the top 10 performances ever by a Pacific Islands athlete.” Wisil’s time of 10.24 seconds is assigned 1,125 points in the World Athletics scoring tables, making it the highest score among PNG men’s national records, surpassing Mowen Boino’s 400m hurdles record.
Coach Fairweather expressed his confidence in Wisil’s abilities, citing his hard work and commitment to training as key factors in his success. “Pais has proven he has what it takes to hit the world stage, and be the next PNG sprint sensation,” Fairweather noted. He highlighted the progress Wisil has made since joining the National Sports Institute, indicating that his dedication has prepared him for elite competition.
Following the race, Green congratulated Wisil and wished him success in Nanjing. Wisil will join other Pacific Island athletes for the championships, and while his time in the 60m would qualify him, he will compete under a quota spot established by Athletics PNG.
In conclusion, Pais Wisil has made history by breaking a 30-year-old national record in the 100m sprint, establishing himself as Papua New Guinea’s fastest man. His performance not only signifies individual achievement but also places him among the elite athletes in the Pacific Islands. With unwavering support from his coach and officials, Wisil’s potential for future success appears promising as he prepares for the World Indoor Championships.
Original Source: www.thenational.com.pg
