Fiji’s sprinting sensation, Heleina Young, has solidified her reputation as one of the top athletes in the Pacific, achieving a notable fifth place in the Pacific Islands Women’s Athletics Top 10 Rankings for 2025. This ranking is based on the most recent World Athletics standings dated December 23, where Young emerged as the highest-ranked Fijian sprinter with a score of 967 points, showcasing her exceptional talent across various track and field events.
The rankings are led by Papua New Guinea’s Adrine Monagi, with fellow countrywoman Leonie Beu in second place and Isila Apkup rounding out the top three. Young’s impressive fifth-place position places her ahead of several prominent athletes from the Pacific, underscoring her continuous improvement and consistency on the international athletics scene.
Unlike event-specific rankings, the Overall World Athletics Rankings utilize a performance-based scoring system to evaluate athletes across all disciplines. Each athlete’s competition results yield a Performance Score, which combines their result and placement scores. To determine their overall ranking score, the best five performances during the ranking period are averaged.
Young’s ranking not only highlights her speed but also her ability to maintain high-level performances against formidable competitors throughout the season. This achievement is especially encouraging for Fiji athletics, particularly in sprinting, as the nation works to enhance its depth and competitiveness ahead of upcoming major regional and international competitions.
In related news, Oceania Athletics has indicated that the Top 10 Pacific male athletes and the overall Oceania rankings will be announced soon, as excitement builds for the next generation of standout athletes in the region. Young’s success serves as an inspiration, illuminating a promising future for athletics in Fiji.
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