Jasmine Mojdeh
Jasmine Mojdeh
(Go For Gold Facebook Quoted If I’m not mistaken, she broke the age-group record of
Singapore’s first gold medalist Joseph Schooling in a tournament in Singapore just recently
which Schooling recorded in 2006.)
A comparison of Modjeh Scores to National Age Grade Records on Pinoyswimming.com.
Pinoyathletics will rely on these more so than the Batang Pinoy Records as these are more
comprehensive.
Hence the Comparison of Modjeh performance (left side) is to the National Under 13
Records (right side). I was informed that Modjeh is born in 2005 hence is in the Under 13
category still.
Modjeh 5 Golds
- 50m Butterfly 30.64 / Record 29.07/ Palaro Record 29.68
- 50m Breaststroke 38.54/ Record 35.35/ Palaro Record 36.63
- 200m Individual Medley 2:37.64/ Record 2:31.04/Palaro Record 2.33.71
- 100m Butterfly 1:10.34/ Record 1:05.20/ Palaro Record 1.06.91
- 100m Breast Stroke 1:23.88 / Record 1:18.73/ Palaro Record 1.19.35
While based on this analysis she is actually closest to the 200m Individual Medley Under 13
Record taking distance and time differentials into account. While she has 1-2 years left in this
age category. She is within 2 secs of the Palarong Pambansa record in 200 IM, and within the
range in the 50m Butterfly and Breast Stroke events.
The time of 2.37.64 ranks Modjeh 7th on the 13 and Under Rankings (pinoyswimming.com),
her main opponent in the Palaro might be Maglia Jayce Dignadice last years bronze medalist
in this event in elementary who has a comparable time of 2.37.90. All the other athletes
ranked above Modjeh are overage for Palaro 2018.
PSL has really found themselves a very potential athlete. Although its earlier days yet and
who knows what could happen with support etc.
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Andrew Pirie
ATFS Statistician
NB. Some Editing Done
Philippine Swimming League (PSL) standout Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh bagged five gold
medals. In the Palarong Pambansa qualifying tournament. Held at the Olivarez Swimming
Pool in Parañaque City.
Representing Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque. Most noteworthy was the 11-
year old Mojdeh dominated all her individual events the girls’ elementary division. Hence
earning a spot in the Palarong Pambansa National Capital Region qualifying meet in
February.
Especially relevant is the fact she is at her young age already a veteran of international
competitions. Hence giving her the experience and much needed the confidence boost.
Consequently, Mojdeh made her presence felt early in the tournament by ruling the 50m
butterfly in 30.64 seconds. And the 50m breaststroke in 38.54 seconds.
Furthermore, Mojdeh continued her impressive showing in the afternoon session. While she
reigned supreme in the lung-busting 200m Individual Medley in two minutes and 37.64
seconds. In addition capping her campaign with two more gold medals in the 100m butterfly
(1:10.34) and 100m breaststroke (1:23.88).
“I’m happy that I was able to perform well in this competition. I was able to beat
my personal best in all those events but it doesn’t mean anything yet. I need to
improve my times for the next level of the competition which is the regional
meet,” Mojdeh said.
Mojdeh has been winning gold medals in different international competitions this year.
She actually set six Philippine junior national records in the girls’ 10-year category early this
year during the 2017 Japan Age-Group Swimming Championship held in Tokyo. (please
check pinoyswimming.com to verify)
Also, Mojdeh stamped her class in the 100m butterfly (1:11.35), 50m butterfly (32.22), 100m
breaststroke (1:25.52), 50m breaststroke (39.58), 200m Individual Medley (2:39.6) and 100m
Individual Medley (1:14.3).
Last year, Mojdeh earned gold medals in the
- Winter Kanto Plain Championship;
- Indian Ocean All-Stars Challenge in Perth, Australia; CNEF Stingrays
- Invitational Meet in Hong Kong; 12th SICC Invitational Swim Meet in Singapore;
- 2016 Buccaneer Invitational Swim Meet in Tokyo, Japan;
- Hamilton Swimming Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Also, she was a back-to-back recipient of the prestigious Philippine Sportswriters
Association Tony Siddayao award. A most noteworthy honor given to young outstanding
athletes in the country.
Consequently, the Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque tanker is being groomed for
the 2024 Olympic Games.
“I’ll just continue my training and try my best as I really aim to qualify for the
Olympics in the future. It’s everybody’s dream to compete in the Olympics and I
want to make that dream a reality. I know it won’t be easy but I’m ready to face
the challenge,” said Mojdeh.
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