Papua New Guinea finished first and second, ahead of the 2011 gold medallist from French Polynesia (Tahiti).
The Chimbu lass won her race in 11:26.51 seconds, while experienced distance runner from PNG, Poro Gahekave came second (11:31.66s) and Tahitian, Heiata Brinkfield clocked 12:01:09s finished third.
In 2011, PNG did not win any medals in this event.
Meanwhile in the field events yesterday, PNG made a clean sweep of medals in the women’s long jump event.
