Maamaloa Lolohea

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameMaamaloa•Lolohea
Used nameMaamaloa•Lolohea
Born27 May 1968 in Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu (TGA)
Died21 May 2020 in ?, Vava'u (TGA)
Measurements180 cm / 135 kg
NOC Tonga

Biography

Tongan super-heavyweight weightlifter Maamaloa Lolohea made his début at a major international tournament in 2002, when he placed sixth at that year’s Commonwealth Games. The following year he earned gold at both the South Pacific Game and South Pacific Championships, but he just missed the podium in fourth at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He made his only Olympic appearance in 2008, where he finished 13th among 14 competitors, but nonetheless carried Tonga’s flag in the closing ceremony. He retired shortly after taking bronze at the 2009 Pacific Mini Games, and later turned to coaching, including a lengthy stint with the Tongan national team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2008 Summer Olympics Weightlifting TGA Maamaloa Lolohea
Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 13

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2008 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony TGA Maamaloa Lolohea