Raobu reported as dying on April 3rd. 2015.
It has been reported that Raobu Tarawa has died on the capital island of Tarawa. He was the holder of the National Records in both Shot and Discus. He particularly revolutionised the Shot Putt by introducing the rotational (Barishnikov) style. The circumstances have not yet been published. Suffice to say that it is never good for someone to die with most of their life still ahead of them. He was in his twenties.
Such unexpected deaths are rare in Kiribati and his will have come as an immense shock to his family, friends, community, and his fellow-athletes.
Oceania AA kindly posted a brief obituary for Raobu.
Requiescat in pace ! (May he now rest in peace.)
Images. Raobu setting the Shot Putt National record at the R.K.U. National Stadium. Happier times in Glasgow 2014: competing in Discus; playing the guitar; and fooling with coach Brian.
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