Keitani Graham

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Keitani Graham
Personal information
Nationality Micronesia
Born(1980-02-01)February 1, 1980
Kealakekua, Hawaii, United States
DiedDecember 6, 2012(2012-12-06) (aged 32)
Chuuk, F.S. Micronesia
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
Country Federated States of Micronesia
SportGreco-Roman wrestling, Athletics
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Chuuk
Micronesian Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 Kolonia Pentathlon
Gold medal – first place 2002 Kolonia 4x400 m relay
Updated on 6 May 2013.

Keitani Graham (February 1, 1980 — December 6, 2012) was a Micronesian Greco-Roman wrestler.[1] He competed in the Greco-Roman 84 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the qualifications by Charles Betts.

Graham was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii and attended Punahou School in Honolulu[2] and College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.[3] After college, he taught at Princess Ruth Ke’elikōlani Middle School.[4] He died in Chuuk at the age of 32 after suffering a heart attack.[2]

Achievements[edit]

Graham also competed successfully in combined events in track and field athletics.

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Chuuk
2002 Micronesian Games Kolonia, Pohnpei 1st Pentathlon 2702 pts
1st 4x400 m relay 3:25.49 min GR

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Keitani Graham". London 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-08-27. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  2. ^ a b Reardon, Dave (December 7, 2012). "Keitani Graham, Olympic wrestler and hero to Micronesians, dies". Honolulu Star Advertiser.
  3. ^ "Keitani Graham - Events and results". London 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  4. ^ "Keitani Graham". Olympedia. OLYMadMen. Retrieved January 4, 2022.

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