Taniela Rainibogi

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Taniela Rainibogi
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Taniela Rainibogi is a Fijian weightlifter. [1] He participated at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the weightlifting competition, being awarded the bronze medal in the men's 96 kg event. [2] [3] [4]

Rainibogi was the first person to win a medal in the weightlifting competition. He and Helen Seipua qualified to participate at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [5] Rainibogi had previously won a bronze and silver medal at the 2017 Oceania Weightlifting Championships. [6]

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References

  1. Tavaga, Meli (19 February 2018). "Rainibogi ready to shine in Australia". FBC News. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  2. "Samoan Opeloge snatches Games gold with monster lifts". RNZ. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  3. Houston, Michael (2 August 2022). "Opeloge family claim another weightlifting title as Don strikes gold at Birmingham 2022". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  4. "Birmingham 2022 Results: Men's 96kg - Final (Tue, 02 Aug - 14:00: Finished)". Commonwealth Games . Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  5. Tavi, Karalaini (23 March 2022). "Rainibogi and Seipua qualify for Commonwealth Games". FBC News. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  6. Turaga, Semi (8 September 2017). "Rainibogi wins silver and bronze medals at Oceania Championships". FijiVillage. Retrieved 2 August 2022.