Young , Fresh and talented Alex Beddoes showing the world our amazing talent right in the heart of the Cook Islands. Representing his Island of Mauke shares how the games are bringing our people together as one.
"To run on home soil has been really awesome, connecting with our people and youth here is rewarding"
Alex Beddoes is a sprinter and athlete from the Cook Islands. He has won three gold metals in the pacific games and a bronze medal in the Oceania Athletics Championships. Alex now holds the national records in the Cook Islands for the 200m, 400m, 800m & 1500m.
While most countries around the world have had to cancel major sporting events due to the spread of Coronavirus, the Cook Islands have pulled off an event that no other country in the world has been able to do, at this scale and at this time.
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