Tuva'a Clifton
 Tuva'a Clifton at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Samoan/New Zealand |
| Born | 29 June 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Canoe sprint |
Tuva'a Clifton (born 29 June 1997) is a Samoan canoeist.[1] He competed in the men's K-1 1000 metres event, K-1 200 metres event and K-2 1000 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2] He made the team via the quota place for Samoa after achieving a time within the limit in a qualification heat.[3]
Clifton's family comes from Samoa New Zealand and The Falkland Islands, with Clifton spending his early life in New Zealand.[4] Before becoming a kayaker, Clifton was a lifesaver at Muriwai Beach in New Zealand.[4] Clifton has two sisters, with one of them taking part in a national kayaking programme in New Zealand.[5]
Radio Host at 95bfm[edit]
As well as canoeing, Clifton is currently a radio host at the Auckland alternative radio station 95bFM. He runs a weekly show every Wednesday 10am-12pm.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tuva'a Clifton". Olympedia. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Men's Kayak Single 1000m: Results Summary by Event" (PDF). Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Taufatofua's Tokyo 2020 qualification bid stalls at Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships". Inside the Games. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Tuva'a Clifton represents Team Samoa at the Tokyo Olympics". The Coconet. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Paddling in a pandemic: Pacific Olympians gear up for Tokyo". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Morning Glory with Tuva'a". 95bFM. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
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