2015 Philippines University Games Athletics

2015 Philippines University Games Athletics Bacolod: Sprints Men’s Report: Michael Del Prado makes a name for himself

It was Michael Del Prado who took the 200-400 double. Most noteworthy was Del Prado snatched the 200 title away narrowly from defending champion Anfernee Lopena. Yet by 1/100th of a second in an epic sprint finish.

Please note that the Uni Games is not sanctioned by the IAAF or its agent PATAFA. Hence the performances here are not credible for National Records, Qualification for international meets, national team selection or national rankings. Therefore the meet has the equivalent status of a time trial performed in training.

Lopena defends Century Dash Title

Anfernee Lopena (CSB) defended his title at the 2015 University Games at Panaad Park. Lopena timed 10.7 to narrowly hold off the rising William Galceran, 19 (FEU) who was given an identical time. Another athlete PRISAA Champion Alvin Valdenarro (DLSU Dasma) was also credited with 10.7 for Bronze. While former Palaro Champion Romnick Nor (UST) missed out of a medal 4th in 10.9. And UAAP Champion Clinton Kingsley Bautista never really got out of the blocks well and faded to fifth in a slow 11.3.

Examining the video I cant see how Lopena was given the same time as Galceran and Valdenaro when he was one stride or around .1 - .15 ahead.

Lopena is the NCAA Record Holder and a member of the training pool.

Mighty Mike Pips Lopena in the 200m Dash

Lopena in the 200

Anfernee Lopena looked destined to the sprint double and retain his 200m title. Coming off the bend Lopena was a commanding six strides ahead. All of a sudden with 50 meters to go he started to feel cramps in his quads. Hence Michael Del Prado (DLSU) who had won the 400 meters. Consequently had an epic come from behind victory to narrowly pip Lopena 22.02 to 22.03 (ht). While fast finishing Romnick Nor of UST snatched the Bronze.

(200m final results to come please email [email protected] if you have them)

Mighty Mico takes 400 Title

Michael Del Prado of DLSU the 2nd son of National Holder Isidro Del Prado continued to lower his time in the 400m. While Michael the UAAP Bronze medallist last year has reduced his time from 49.89 to 49.75 to 49.3 to 49.0 (48.92) this year. And he is looking like the hot favourite to win the UAAP title next year. While Coming in second was Dustine De Vera of UST in 50.6. And bronze went to Palaro Champion John Kenneth Nodos of DLSU in 50.8.

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2015 Philippines University Games Athletics : Jump’s Mens Report: Fuentes is the Fan Favorite

Article by Andrew Pirie

ATFS Statistician

Bacolod, University Games

Men’s Long Jump: Julian eclipses SEA Bronze but meet not sanctioned

One of the most electrifying individuals in Philippine Athletics Julian ‘Happy Clowns’ Fuentes of College of Saint Benilde won the Men’s Long Jump . Especially relevant is that he is the athlete of former PATAFA head Coach Joseph Sy. In conclusion Fuentes leapt 7.53m, just two centimetres off his PB of 7.55m set at the 2015 National Championships. Where he had gained the silver medal. Most noteworthy Fuentes still holds the Palaro Record from 2012.

The Crowd went favorite for the Peoples Champion “Chanting Happy Clowns! Happy Clowns!” as he sped down the runway.

Clowns mark of 7.53m is already above the SEA Games bronze standard of 7.51m. Because Unfortunately the Uni Games has no sanction from PATAFA. So he will need to hit the mark again. Therefore he has about 2 years to do that before the 2017 SEA Games.

Not bad considering there was no take off board. Probably indicating a 7.70m up jump is possible.

While SEA Games Decathlon Bronze Medallist Janry Ubas representing FEU was second with 7.19m. And SEA Youth Champion and Asian youth bronze medallist Jerry Belibestre of Bacolod Recoletos was third with 7.16m.

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2015 Uni Games Bacolod: Sprints Women’s Report Sprint Double for Eloiza Luzon

Eloiza Luzon took the 100 & 200 sprint double. While Jingky Obanon defended her 400 title at the 2015 Uni Games. Also please note that the Uni Games is not sanctioned by the IAAF or its agent PATAFA. Hence the performances here are not credible for National Records, Qualification for international meets, national team selection or national rankings. The meet has the equivalent status of a time trial performed in training.

Luzon wins the 100m Dash

UAAP Champion and ASG Bronze medalist Eloiza Luzon (UST) had the fastest times in the heats of 15 with 12.2 (.19).While She clocked slightly faster in 12.2 (.14) to win over team mate UAAP Silver medalist Glaiza Salcedo 12.5. And Palaro silver medalist Elrica Guro of DLSU 12.6.

Coach Mannny Calipes, Glaiza Salcedo, Eloiza ‘Buddy Buddy’ Luzon and Elrica ‘Babyface Guro’

Luzon Does the Double

UAAP Silver medalist Eloiza Luzon (UST) took the 200m Final in 25.1. While quite outside her 24.95 PB. Most noteworthy she beat Palaro Champion and training partner Karen Janario 25.3. Hence Luzon added this to the 100m title she won yesterday. And Palaro silver medalist Elrica Guro (DLSU) took the bronze.

A very Jingky 400

Jingky Obanon (RTU) was able to defend her 400 title in a Personal Best of 57.5 (.48). While Heptathlete Sarah Dequinan of UST took silver in 59.10. And Shaira Hernandez of DLSU took the Bronze.

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2015 Philippines University Games Athletics: Jump’s Womens Report: Felyn Strikes Back

Article by Andrew Pirie

ATFS Statistician

It was a memorable double for a former member of the national training pool Felyn Dolloso of DLSU Dasmarinas at the 2015 PhilippineUniversity Games in Bacolod.

The Former National Junior Record Holder in the Triple Jump won her third Uni Games title with a leap of 12.53m. Consequently just 2cm off her PB in Dumaguete way back in 2012. Most noteworthy is that the National Record of 12.67m is held by Marestella Torres. Especially relevant the SEA Bronze is 13.64m. So Dolloso would need a leap of 13.00m up to return to the National Training Pool.

While Angel Carino of DLSU was second in a PB of 11.88m. And UST Judy Almasa took the bronze.

Most of all T=this is probably the best we have seen from Felyn Dolloso of DLSU Dasmarinas. While in the last few years the former National Junior Triple Jump record holder and national bronze medalist took the win in the Women’s Long jump with 5.63m. In addition just outside her 5.70 PB from the Thai National Open. Furthermore the 22 year old who is mentored by Marestella Torres and Arnold Villarube is a former member of the national training pool.

While coming in second was National Junior Champion and UAAP Champion Angel Carino of DLSU in 5.58m (PB 5.65m). And Judy Almasa (UST) took Bronze in 5.39m.

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2015 Philippines University Games Athletics: Hurdles Report: Loterte narrowly edges Escoton

Article by Andrew Pirie

ATFS Statistician

Bacolod, University Games

In a blanket race for the women’s 100 Hurldles 2014 UAAP Champion Michelle Loterte (UST). Narrowly hung on to pip 2014 Palaro Champion Melissa Escoton *DLSU) 14.79 ht to 14.81 ht. (14.8 to 14.9) and defend her title.

While SCUAA Champion Josefina Baloloy (RTU) took the bronze in 15.6. Most Noteworthy was the shocking upset defeat. The Philippine #1 Karen Janario (UST) the Palaro Champion and National Junior Record Holder (14.52). Could only salvage fourth in 15.8. UAAP Champion Judy Rendora was 5th in 15.8.

While in the Men’s UAAP Silver medallist Clinton Bautista, a member of the National Training pool to the 2015 SEA Games took the Gold for FEU in a time of 14.7 (ht). PRISAA Champion Robert Francisco of (Dasma) was second in 15.2. While Palaro Silver medalist Alexis Soqueno (UNO-R) took bronze in 15.4. And Palaro Champion Alvin Vergel (DLSU) faded to sixth place in 15.6.

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2015 Philippines University Games - Schedule and Updates

• The 2015 University Games held at Panaad Park.
• The Philippines University Games for several years has alternated between Bacolod, Iloilo, Roxas and Dumaguete always held in the Western Visayas Region.
• A very high attendance from most Manila schools this time.
• Please note no Pole Vault and High Jump event held here.
• Steeples proceeds with no water jump
• Miguel De Oro is tournament director

Day 1 Schedule 2015 Philippines University Games

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