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Tuilefano travels to 2022 Commonwealth Games for Samoa
7/26/2022 1:00:00 PM | Track and Field
Houston shot put athlete Tuilefano to represent Samoa in United Kingdom
HOUSTON – Junior thrower Nu'uausala Tuilefano will represent Samoa in the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, United Kingdom from July 28-Aug. 8.
The President and Board of the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee announced that Tuilefano will be one of 38 athletes to represent Samoa at the Games.Â
During the 2022 season, Tuilefano was the American Athletic Conference Indoor Champion in the shot put and competed at the Indoor NCAA Championship. She broke a 35-year school record at the beginning of the season and now holds the shot put school record in both indoor and outdoor.Â
The All-American will compete at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Aug. 3 in the 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT session.Â
More information can be found here.Â
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The President and Board of the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee announced that Tuilefano will be one of 38 athletes to represent Samoa at the Games.Â
During the 2022 season, Tuilefano was the American Athletic Conference Indoor Champion in the shot put and competed at the Indoor NCAA Championship. She broke a 35-year school record at the beginning of the season and now holds the shot put school record in both indoor and outdoor.Â
The All-American will compete at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Aug. 3 in the 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT session.Â
More information can be found here.Â
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
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Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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