| I Polynesian Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Apia, Samoa  |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 32 (18 men, 14 women) |
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A total of 32 events were contested, 18 by men and 14 by women.
Medal winners and their results were published on the Athletics Weekly webpage. [1]
* Host nation (Samoa)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samoa (SAM)* | 15 | 20 | 21 | 56 |
| 2 |  Tonga (TON) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| 3 |  French Polynesia (TAH) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 |  American Samoa (ASA) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Cook Islands (COK) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 91 | |
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