Jovita Arunia
- Born
- Apr 19, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 60 m · 200 m
Jovita Arunia is a Solomon Islands sprinter, born on April 19, 2002. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.
Her personal bests include 12.85 in the 100m, 26.17 in the 200m, 49.69 in the 4x100m, 5.13 in the LJ and 8.19 in the 60m. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Solomon Islands.
Personal best · 60 m8.19
2024 season best8.19Mar 2, 2024 · Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)
National record49.694 × 100 m
Personal best · 200 m26.17
As of Oct 29, 2026: 60 m 8.19, 200 m 26.17, 2024 season best 8.19 (Mar 2, 2024, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Jun 4, 2024, 13.15 · National record (4 × 100 m) · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x100mHoniara 202349.69–
60mIndoorGlasgow 20248.19840 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60m Indoor | 8.19 | – | Mar 2, 2024 | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i) |
| 2024 | 100m | 13.15 | -0.9 | Jun 4, 2024 | Oceania Athletics Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva |
| 2023 | LJ | 5.13 | +1.3 | Oct 25, 2023 | Solomon Island Championships |
| 2023 | 100m | 12.85 | +2.3 | Nov 27, 2023 | Pacific Games |
| 2023 | 200m | 26.17 | +1.7 | Dec 1, 2023 | Pacific Games |
| 2023 | 4x100m | 49.69 | – | Nov 29, 2023 | Pacific Games |
| 2022 | 100m | 13.15 | -0.1 | Jul 16, 2022 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | 200m | 27.59 | +1.8 | Jun 8, 2022 | Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay |