Cloud County Community College

The pair were competing for Cloud County Community College at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Wanga set a PNG indoor national record in the 400m on Saturday with a time of 48.67 seconds, eclipsing the time of 48.79 recorded by Wala Gime on a similar track in 2012. He continued his great form on Sunday with a 1min 20.81 seconds, clocking in the 600m and a 47.93 seconds final leg in the 4x400m relay. 

Meanwhile Beu improved on her own national record in the 600m with a time of 1min 35.69 secs following a solid season opener of 57.77 secs in the 400m. 

Thanks to support from East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird, Anis joined Isila Apkup and a number of other PNG athletes over the weekend at Cloud County Community College in the city of Concordia, Kansas.

Governor Bird said his provincial government is proud to support talented young Sepiks, especially in athletics where there are a few Sepik representatives in the national team.

“We wish him well and hope he makes his family and our country proud,” stated the governor.