The 2012

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were held at the

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, between June 27–29, 2012. Medals are awarded in the two regional divisions "East" and "West". A total of 40 events were contested, 20 by men and 20 by women. Moreover, a mixed 8x100 metres relay, as well as exhibition events for local athletes with disabilities, masters athletes and school age athletes were included. Athletics Northern Territory and Athletics North Queensland sent a Combined "

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" Team including athletes who have not been chosen in the official Australian Team. The status of these athletes (e.g., eligibility for winning medals or guest status) could not be determined. However, one source verifies the win of a medal for an athlete representing Northern Australia. Complete results can be found on the webpages of

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and of Queensland Athletics.

Regional Division East

Medal summary

Men

Women

Medal Table East (unofficial)

Participation East (unofficial)

The participation of athletes from 10 countries could be determined. Tuvalu sent only athletes for the U-20 championships. East regional division: * * * * * * * * * *

Regional Division West

Medal summary

Men

^1.): The high jump event was won by Jason Strano from in 2.00m competing as a guest.
^2.): The 4 x 100 metres relay event was won by "B" (

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, Isaac Ntiamoah, Andrew McCabe,

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) in 39.45 running as guests.
^3.): The 4 x 400 metres relay event was won by (

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, Yoshihiro Azuma, Hiroyuki Nakano) in 3:06.90 running as guests. "B" (

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, Harris Scouller, Nathan McConchie, Vaughn Harber) came in 4th in 3:24.69 also running a guests.

Women

^1.): The discus throw event was won by

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from in 56.70m competing as a guest.
^2.): The 4 x 100 metres relay event wa won by ( Anna Doi, Momoko Takahashi,

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, Yumeka Sano) in 44.39 competing as guests.

Medal Table West (unofficial)

Participation West (unofficial)

The participation of athletes from 10 countries could be determined. In addition, a combined Northern Australia team including athletes from the Northern Territory and

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participated. There were no athletes from Palau. * * * * * * * * * * */

References

External links

Oceania Athletics - Results
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