Phillip Kinono

RMI makes unique mark in Tokyo

RMI makes unique mark in Tokyo

TERRY SASSER* The July 23 Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which took place a year later than planned, was described by global media outlets as “muted,” “somber,” “subdued,” “overshadowed by a pandemic, but defined by hope, tradition and gestures of diversity.” Rio Olympian swimmer Colleen Furgeson, modeling a traditional Marshallese costume provided […]

RMI athletes to Tokyo Olympics

RMI athletes to Tokyo Olympics

In spite of the continued global Covid-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions, which have already denied several Oceania countries the opportunity to participate in the Olympics, Marshall Islands will have a team at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. Rio Olympian and recent Lincoln College graduate Colleen Furgeson will again represent […]

RMI swimmers hit Budapest

RMI swimmers hit Budapest

Five swimmers from the Marshalls have been training to swim at two different FINA World Championships this summer, one of which started this past weekend. Colleen Furgeson, Annie Hepler and Phillip Kinono are in Budapest, Hungary to swim at the 17th FINA World Championships that started 23 July. Each swimmer will be competing in two events. All three swimmers […]