Tuva'a Clifton
Tuva'a Clifton at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Personal information
NationalitySamoan/New Zealand
Born (1997-06-29) 29 June 1997
Sport
SportCanoe sprint

Tuva'a Clifton (born 29 June 1997) is a Samoan canoeist.[1] He competed in the men's K-1 1000 metres event, K-1 200 metres event and K-2 1000 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2] He made the team via the quota place for Samoa after achieving a time within the limit in a qualification heat.[3]

Clifton's family comes from Samoa and New Zealand, with Clifton spending his early life in New Zealand.[4] Before becoming a kayaker, Clifton was a lifesaver at Muriwai Beach in New Zealand.[4] Clifton has two sisters, with one of them taking part in a national kayaking programme in New Zealand.[5]

Radio Host at 95bfm

As well as canoeing, Clifton is currently a radio host at the Auckland alternative radio station 95bFM. He runs a weekly show every Wednesday 10am-12pm.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Tuva'a Clifton". Olympedia. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Men's Kayak Single 1000m: Results Summary by Event" (PDF). Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Taufatofua's Tokyo 2020 qualification bid stalls at Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships". Inside the Games. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Tuva'a Clifton represents Team Samoa at the Tokyo Olympics". The Coconet. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Paddling in a pandemic: Pacific Olympians gear up for Tokyo". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Morning Glory with Tuva'a". 95bFM. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
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