Paul Elaisa
Fijian swimmer
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Paul Elaisa (born 21 January 1994 in Suva) is a swimmer who competed for Fiji at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1] His selection caused controversy, as Douglas Miller had been initially nominated.[2]
NationalityRotuman
EducationIowa Lakes Community College
Lincoln College
Lindenwood University (BA Sports Management)
Lincoln College
Lindenwood University (BA Sports Management)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Rotuman |
| Born | Paul Sau'oflanoa Lawrence Elaisa 21 January 1994 |
| Education | Iowa Lakes Community College Lincoln College Lindenwood University (BA Sports Management) |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Fiji |
| Sport | Swimming |
Events | 1,500, 400, 200, 100 freestyle – 100, 200 butterfly and 400, 200 IM |
Turned pro | At the 2008 Oceania Games in New Zealand |
| Achievements and titles | |
National finals | 2015 NJCAA Nationals Swimming 200 butterfly (3rd), 400IM (4th), 200IM (5th) |
| Updated on 7 August 2012 | |
Career
Elaisa competed in the 2009 and 2011 World Aquatics Championships, and in the 2011 Pacific Games (where he won four bronze medals). In the Olympics, he ranked 47th at the Men's 100m freestyle event and did not advance to the semifinals.
Later, he moved to the US to pursue higher education, while still swimming competitively.
He competed in three events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[3]
