Page 36 - Fiji Traveller Issue 10

Yeshnil Karan goes the distance

By Alipate Pareti

“My biggest motivation is my
family, my country and the dream
that through my journey, I can inspire
young Fijians to believe that anything
is possible. I love running because
it gives me hope, strength and the
chance to represent Fiji proudly. It
has opened doors to friendships,
opportunities and dreams I never
thought possible.”
A proud son of the humble
sugarcane farming area of Yaladro
in Tavua, Yeshnil Karan is currently
Fiji’s best long-distance runner. His
latest achievement saw him win gold
at the 5000m and the half marathon
events at the Pacific Mini Games in
Palau in July.
It has been another great year
for the 24-year-old runner. In
April, Karan set a new national
10,000m record whilst competing
in the UniSport Australia Nationals
Athletics Championships in
Queensland.

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