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Meli Derenalagi

1998 - Today

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Ratu Meli Derenalagi (born 26 November 1998) is an Olympic gold medallist and Loose forward in the Fijian Drua team playing in the Super Rugby Pacific. Dume as he is affectionately known, is well known for his offloading ability. He played for the Fiji national rugby sevens team from 2018- 2020 where he won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics at Tokyo, Japan. His uncles Semisi Naevo, Apenisa Naevo and father Ratu Vuniani Derenalagi have also played for Fiji in rugby sevens. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 8 different languages on Wikipedia. Meli Derenalagi is the 11,700th most popular athlete (down from 10,120th in 2024), the 37th most popular biography from Fiji (down from 34th in 2019) and the 5th most popular Fijian Athlete.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Meli Derenalagi ranks 11,700 out of 6,025. Before him are Freya Colbert, Eszter Mészáros, Aliaksandr Liakhovich, Donjeta Sadiku, Huang Jieyi, and Gabbi Cunningham. After him are Patrícia Matieli, Han Dae-yoon, Jan Holub, Gantulgyn Altanbagana, Mattie Rogers, and Alejandra Alonso.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1998, Meli Derenalagi ranks 1,192. Before him are Francisco Saubidet, Federico Poggio, María Fassi, Charles Rihoux, Marjorie Delassus, and Gabbi Cunningham. After him are Sam Coffey, Jakub Skierka, Rebecca Langrehr, Luo Zongshi, Anneta Kyridou, and Stefano Di Cola.

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In Fiji

Among people born in Fiji, Meli Derenalagi ranks 37 out of 20. Before him are Vilimoni Botitu (1998), Rusila Nagasau (1987), Aminiasi Tuimaba (1995), Joe Ravouvou (1991), Viniana Riwai (1991), and Kalione Nasoko (1990). After him are Banuve Tabakaucoro (1992), Napolioni Bolaca (1996), Mesu Kunavula (1995), Sally Yee (2001), and Amenoni Nasilasila (1992).

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Among ATHLETES In Fiji

Among athletes born in Fiji, Meli Derenalagi ranks 5. Before him are Rob Elder (1981), Joseph Amoah (null), Semi Radradra (1992), and Kalione Nasoko (1990). After him are Banuve Tabakaucoro (1992), Sally Yee (2001), and Amenoni Nasilasila (1992).

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