Pais Wisil, 24, broke the 30-year-old national record in the 100m by running 10.24 seconds at the Queensland State Titles. He is the younger brother of Toea Wisil and aims to excel at the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Coach Tony Fairweather praised Wisil’s dedication and performance.
Papua New Guinea has welcomed its new fastest man, Pais Wisil, who recently established a national record in the 100m event. During the Queensland State Titles, Wisil shattered Peter Pulu’s long-standing record of 10.40 seconds by clocking in at an impressive 10.24 seconds, solidifying his place in the country’s athletics history. At the age of 24, he is also noted for being the younger sibling of Toea Wisil, who holds the national women’s 100m record.
With the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, approaching, coach Tony Fairweather strategically entered Wisil in the B division of the 100m to allow him a quality race against Australian sprinter Rohan Browning. Although Wisil initially led the competition, Browning ultimately finished with a time of 10.12 seconds. Athletics PNG president, Tony Green, remarked that this achievement is more than a broken record, describing it as a significant performance for Wisil and Pacific Island athletics.
The achievement earned Wisil substantial recognition, as the World Athletics scoring tables indicated that his time of 10.24 seconds is equivalent to a 400m time of 45.80 seconds. This score not only stands as the highest among Papua New Guinea’s men’s national records but also surpasses Mowen Boino’s previous top record of 50.37 seconds in the 400m hurdles.
Coach Fairweather attributed Wisil’s success to his commitment to training and athletic excellence. He noted Wisil’s near-record time of 10.32 seconds in Canberra was invalidated due to wind conditions. Fairweather emphasized the importance of elite training and the dedication Wisil exhibited during his time at the National Sports Institute.
Green extended his congratulations to Wisil in a phone conversation immediately after the race, expressing excitement for his upcoming participation in the World Indoor Championships. He also noted Wisil’s past qualifying run for the 60m event and confirmed that he would travel to Nanjing accompanied by fellow Pacific Island athletes.
Pais Wisil’s achievement in breaking the 30-year-old national 100m record is a remarkable milestone for Papua New Guinea athletics. His dedication and hard work have positioned him as a serious contender in the upcoming World Indoor Championships. Both his coach and Athletics PNG officials recognize the significance of this performance as a stepping stone for Wisil to make a lasting impact on the international athletic stage.
Original Source: www.thenational.com.pg
