They had their first chance to test their skills at the Samoa National Triathlon Championships along the Apia Waterfront on 18 May, where Samoan, Fijian, Tongan and American Samoa athletes competed.
Lyndell Murray, the technical delegate from the International Triathlon Union, speaking at the finish line, said: "It's been a really good opportunity to road test the event for the Pacific Games. A highlight for us has been the training to get the officials ITU-accredited."
