2017 Oceania U20 Athletics Championships

Last updated
VII Oceania U20 Athletics Championships
Dates28 June–1 July
Host city Suva, Fiji, Flag of Fiji.svg
Venue ANZ Stadium
LevelJunior
TBD

The 2017 Oceania U20 Athletics Championships were held at the ANZ Stadium in Suva, Fiji, between June 28 and July 1, 2017. They were held together with the 2017 Oceania Senior Championships and the 2017 Oceania U18 Athletics Championships.

Medal summary

Complete results can be found on the Oceania Athletics Association webpage. [1]

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References

  1. "2017 Oceania Area Championships". OAA. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.