The year 2023 is projected to be another very busy year for Athletics PNG and athlete Terence Talio has his sight on responding to the challenge in more than one way.
Terence is doing a short-term training stint in the United States, based in New Mexico.
After winning bronze in the 200 meters at this year’s Pacific Mini Games and with other top PNG athletes focused on the Commonwealth Games, the 28 year old was rewarded for his dedication and commitment with selection to represent PNG at the World Championships in Oregon, USA. Talio ran the 200m quite well in Oregon clocking a time of
21.76 seconds however he was disqualified for stepping on the line as he ran the curve.
Delayed flight back to Los Angeles for the flight home resulted in a missed connection which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Talio as Athletics PNG President Tony Green began communicating with New Mexico based former PNG rep Sharon Kwarula about extending his stay in the USA.
After his contribution to the relay events at the Mini Games and most recent exposure, Talio is interested in excelling in both the short and long sprints.
“During his time in Roswell and Hobbs, New Mexico Terence is experiencing training conditions as high as 6,000 feet above sea level and 35 degrees celsius on synthetic and road surfaces; and will build a foundation for a long season” said Kwarula.
Talio is training under Coach Dior Lowry who spent three years in PNG from 2017 to 2019.
“ In addition to physical requirements preparing for longevity, he is currently working on the technical aspects of his primary and secondary events allowing him to conserve energy in multi-round competition” added Lowry
Talio will return to PNG mid November and in the short term is targeting the PNG Air National Championships from December 9 to 11 with personal goals, and building momentum leading into 2023.
With Benjamin Aliel making a return to the sport, training with Leroy Kamau under Nelson Stone in Port Moresby, some exciting competition is expected in the mens sprints at the National Championships