Discus thrower Siositina Hakeai added to Commonwealth Games squadLAWRENCE SMITH/STUFF Siositina Hakeai came close to a medal in Glasgow four years ago, after finishing fourth place. Discus thrower Siositina Hakeai has been added to New Zealand's squad for the Commonwealth Games, although she will have an asterisk next to her name. The 23-year-old's inclusion is conditional on throwing a distance of 59.30m in at least one of four competitions taking place prior to March 10. A five-time national discus champion, Hakeai has already represented New Zealand at one Commonwealth Games, finishing fourth in 2014. The 23-year-old from the Auckland has a personal best of 59.81m, ranking her third on the all-time New Zealand women's discus list behind 1997 world champion Beatrice Faumuina.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2018 23:15 UTC