It’s a three peat for Nu’uuli’s Manulele Tausala in Flag Day fautasi racing.
Saturday morning while many were still in bed, a race that was scheduled for 9am, started just after 7am.
The Fautasi Race Committee, headed by Lt. Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga decided to begin the race early because the swells were high. 
In addition, the starting line was moved in closer to shore, so what was supposed to be a 5 mile race became a three mile race.
Our Doug Tuigamala describes the Manulele’s approach to the finish line.
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The official results declared by the Fautasi Race Committee on Saturday
1st Manulele Tausala
2nd Iseula ole Moana from Fagaotyo
3rd Fuao from Vatia
4th Paepaeulupo’o of Aua
5th Matasaua from Manu’a
6th Taema from Leone and
7th Fetuoleafiafi from Fagaalu.
