Juico names 8 Bets for Asian Games

Juico names 8 Bets for Asian Games Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa) president Philip Ella Juico has named the eight tracksters that will compete in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang Indonesia on August 18 to September 2. The PATAFA contingent will be composed of Southeast Asian Games gold medallist Eric…

POC / PSC / NSA / BP 2014

POC PSC Articles 2014   PNG, Batang Pinoy and AFP-PNP Olympics Mission (Dec 29, 2014) PNG, Batang Pinoy and AFP-PNP Olympics Mission Taken from the Book Olympic Movement in the Philippines, Section on National and other Local Games Pages 114-117.   The PNG Edge Because of the salient features of the PNG , it…

2018 February Monthly Roundup World Athletics

2018 February Monthly roundup World Athletics Coleman takes down own 60m World Record Further 6.34 (video) February 19, 2018 Albuquerque, New Mexico   Christian Coleman won the US Indoor Championships in a run of 6.34. Surpassing his world record of 6.37. He was followed closely behind by 2017 defending championRonnie Baker who clocked 6.40 the…

4 Best & Worst Drinks for Young Athletes

4 Best & Worst Drinks for Young Athletes Guest Post by Joshua Fitness     It’s fairly common for people to experiment with various different drinks while they’re working out, and for the most part, their choices are good. But every once in a while, there comes a silly drink that does more harm than…

2018 January Roundup Athletics South East Asia

Muncherji opens up Season with 4 Indoor National Records, Singapore Highlights Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Stastiscian   Singapore’s 400m Record Holder Percy Zubin Muncherji who is now studying at Indiana University. While opening up his seasons with quite a few impressive runs. And Mucherji who ran indoors for the first time shattered the National Indoor…

5 Articles Chronic Hamstring Problems Learn Recovery

Hamstring Problems 1. Chronic Hamstring Problems in Sprinters: Management and Recovery   By Jason S Davis, BSc. M.Chiro When discussing hamstring injuries. Attention is often focused on the management and rehabilitation of acute injuries such as grade one biceps femoris tear. However, many times hamstring soreness and poor sprint performance resulting from hamstring problems can…

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Tokal Mokalam

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician One of the greatest sprinters and most tragic deaths for Philippine Track and Field came from the 1970s star Tokal Mokalam. Born 15 June 1949. Mokalam placed third at the national open then 17, in the 200m in 22.6. He finished behind veterans Arnulfo Valles 21.9 and Rogelio Onofre…

Rizal Memorial Declared a Historic Site

I’m so happy that the current PSC has made the right decision. Lots of memories by me with my first international meet in 2000 as a 15-year-old at the National Open. I’m sure a lot of others a lot older memories of the stadium. Two thumbs up Chairman Butch Ramirez.”THATS GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY!” Article from…

Gender Issues in Athletics: Caster Semenya

Caster Semenya 1. Caster Semenya marries longtime partner   Gender-row athlete Caster Semenya married her longtime partner in an extravagant ‘white wedding’ ceremony yesterday which coincided with her birthday a double celebration she was delighted to share with her fans. While the South African returned home to a hero’s welcome and upon arrival handed her…

What are the UAAP Residency Eligibility Rules ?

UAAP Residency Eligibility Rules This article is continued from effects from the DEPED K TO 12 Implemented Program,   Further more we have gathered information from various sources. Yet as we are not the official representatives of the UAAP. Pinoyathletics.info will not be held accountable as this information can be updated at any time. We…

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11 Yr Old Swimmer Jasmine Mojdeh Sets Sights 2024 Olympics

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…

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Aries Toledo - Profile

Aries Toledo Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician     Rondo as he is more popularly known hailing from a poor family in the North. Was an SCUAA Standout. He made the move to the Decathlon. And was able to become the Philippines third ever SEA Games Decathlon Champion. He was the surprise winner at the 2017…

2017 SEA Games Athletics Day 3 Early Report

2017 SEA Games Athletics Day 3 Early Report Article by Manolo Pedralvez (NB: with some edits) KUALA LUMPUR – Fil-Am Trenten Beram was poised to avenge compatriot Eric Shawn Cray. After topping the men’s 200-meter heats Wednesday. While evergreen Arniel Ferrera reached the podium again in the second day of action of the 29th Malaysian Southeast Asian…

Airnel Abarra

Author: Airnel Abarra, MSc. Aka. ‘The Professor’ Is the head of Track and Field Program of the Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines. While Originally teaching in San Pablo City, Laguna specialising in teaching Social Studies. Furthermore he has completed the degree of Master of Science in Human Movement Science Major in Exercise Science…

Pole Vault Evolution

Pole Vault Evolution   Pole Vault Evolution Revision 2 The Pole Vault has been an Olympic event for Men since 1896, and women since 2000. This article will examine the development and evolution of the Pole Vault. Early Origins Pole Jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, Cretans, and Celts. It was used in…

Cerah Moren

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2017 June Monthly Roundup Philippine Athletics

Two Junior Fil-Heritage athletes continued to show promise. Cerah Moren breaks Palabrica Junior Record, wins for Zion Corrales-Nelson June 29, 2017 The fast improving Cerah Moren from Arizona. Who is from Arizona. Erased the National Junior Record of Evalyn Palabrica 45.43m set 5 years ago in the ASEAN University Games in Vietnane. The 5’3 Moren,…

Joan Masangkay Retains Asian Powerlifting Title

Its a very good day for the Philippine Powerlifting Team when the Philippine flag raise in the 2017 ASIAN POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS on Soreang Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Four Philippine Powerlifters became Asian Champions & brought home many gold medals. One of those is Joan Masangkay, 18 a native of Masbate. She now residing at Barangay San…

Zion Corrales-Nelson Archive

Zion Corrales-Nelson   Zion Corrales Nelson makes Semis of World Junior 200 Jul 29, 2016 Philippine 400 Meter Record Holder Zion Rose Corrales Nelson, 17 made it to the Girls 200 Meter Semi-Finals at the prestigious World Junior (U20) Athletic Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Even though SEA Games 100 Meter Champion and 200 Meter silver…

2017 Singapore: Francis Medina 400H SEA Bronze Mark

Francis Medina Francis Medina Hits SEA Bronze Standard in 400 Hurdles Singapore National Open, Sports Hub, Singapore Francis Medina, had a significant break through winning the gold medal in 400 Hurdles for the Philippines at the Singapore National Open. Medina timed 51.30, to book a plane to Malaysia as the SEA Games bronze standard is…

2017 SEA YOUTH ATHLETICS RESULTS

2017 SEA YOUTH ATHLETICS RESULTS   2017 SEA YOUTH ATHLETICS RESULTS 2017 SEA YOUTH ATHLETICS RESULTS - FULL 2017 SEA Youth Athletics Results, held at Ilagan City, March 26-27. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LONG JUMP OF JASON JABOL is not listed correctly REPORT HERE REPORT 2 HERE               2017…

Erlinda Lavandia

Erlinda Lavandia Considered one of the greatest Javelin Throwers in the history of the South East Asian Games. Born in 1952 and Hailing from Surigao Del Norte. Lavandia was the sole gold medalist at the 1977 SEA Games the first time the Philippines joined. She won her first Javelin title with a throw of 45.22m…

Kapiti College School Records still intact

Kapiti College Its good to see my Western Zone, Wellington Records still intact. I checked out the College Sport Wellington Website the other day. And found in the most recent edition of the Western Zone Wellington High school meet (10 schools) my records are still there. My records for 12-13 year old boys and 14-15…

Cagayan De Oro Oval in Disrepair

Cagayan De Oro Oval More Comprenhensive Details on all Track Ovals in the Philippines Please note while the main Oval in Disrepair, with no rubber just concrete. Milo insists that this oval still be used than any other oval for the Milo Little Olympics Mindanao. However their is another private oval with 8 lanes at…

Jess Barnard Articles

Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician 2016 Weekly Roundup Athletics January 2nd Week: Barnard Indoor Record Mile Jan 19, 2016 *any media copying this article must link pinoyathletics.info   Three Filipino athletes participated Indoors at University of Washington Dempsey Meet held in Seattle on January 16, 2016.   Fil-Heritage athlete Jessica Lyn Barnard, 25 established…

Bogus Claims from Antonio Di Quinzio he is an Olympian!

Di Quinzio   Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician & Former Meet Director of PSC-PATAFA Weekly Relays 2015     Updated Results   2014 6.53m http://www.wwuvikings.com/sports/c-track/stats/041714aaa.html   No Performances since then from Quinzio he probably has retired           Australian based Anthony Di Quinzio, 23. Yet not only stated he has represented Australia…

Gender Issues in Athletics: Nancy Navalta

  Nancy Navalta was not the first controversial athlete who undergo gender questions. Other Filipina female sprinter s Mona Sulaiman, Juliette Poulding, and Gina Sucopol created gender issue questions?   In the early 1990s, seventeen-year-old Nancy Navalta burst into Philippine track and field. While running the 100-meter dash at 11.44 seconds. Furthermore, It’s an even more…

Drugs: Steroids

NEW SCIENTIST. SPORTS LIES AND STEROIDS We do not know how many aspiring athletes fail to make the grade despite trying various untested drugs, or perhaps even see their health and performance decline as a result. *amateurs drugs, fail make grade, decline health It is true that there was good reason to think testosterone would…

Drug Testing in Sport an essay (videos included)

Drug Testing in Sport Drug Testing in Sport from Pinoyathletics.info RESEARCH PROPOSAL By Andrew Pirie Sports Performance II 2004, International Pacific College   Topic – Drug Testing in Sport:   Objective: I would like to find out if drug testing in sport is effective and how it is carried out. What type of drugs can…

2015 Brunei Open Del Prado Videos

Fab Five in Brunei Open PATAFA and the PSC sent a small delegation to the Brunei Open which will start tomorrow. Four athletes and one coach will see action. Coach Sean Guevarra and Mervin Guarte the SEA Games silver medalist in the 800, 1500, both members of Philippine Airforce were not able to secure a…

2015 PNG Luzon Leg Full Report (merged)

Day 1 Report (July 3): Rosales Returns   This is my delayed coverage report for the Athletics segment of the Philippine National Games Luzon Leg held at Philsports in Pasig, the meet was held July 3-7. As i have had a lot of other things on and am reflecting right now moving forward this report…

2015 Weekly Relays Reports Part 2

Week 2 Weekly Relays (Aug 9) Karen, Kingsley, MDP win Invitationals The second week of the Weekly Relays, was not as much of a glamorous event as the first week.   While much of the first week’s issue with PATAFA running out of BIB numbers and having to issue a massive amount of temporary numbers…

The Very Best of Belibestre Tales of a Young Boar

Upcoming Jumper Jerry Belibestre interviewed by Pinoyathletics.info Nov 18, 2015 Pinoyathletics interview Jerry Belibestre   Below is an interview of Jerry Belibestre from Bacolod. Jerry has racked up several titles in the last few years, Batang Pinoy Champion 2013 Bacolod 2x Palaro Champion 2014-15 Santa Cruz & Tagum National Junior Champion 2015 Santa Cruz ASEAN…

2015 Singapore Open Athletics Reports

2015 Singapore Open 2015 Singapore Open Athletics (Schedule of Events) (Start lists) (Live Results) The first tune up meet for the Philippines Athletics Team will be in Singapore. The meet originally scheduled for March 26-27 was postponed to April 4 and 5. The SEA Games will be held in Singapore June 5-15. Pinoyathletics.info will bring…

2014 World Athletics News (merged)

2014 World Athletics News Richard Kilty is the World Indoor Champion (video) (rev 1) March 10, 2014 Britain’s Richard Kilty sensationally became the world indoor 60 metres champion on Saturday night as he ran a personal best to stun the sprinting world. The 24-year-old from Stockton, nicknamed the ‘Teesside Tornado’, considered quitting athletics 18 months…

2014 PATAFA Weekly Relays - Report & Results

2014 PATAFA Weekly Relays - Report & Results Sept 28, 2015 Compiled by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician/PSC Consultant   I have compiled all the reports for the 2014 Weekly Relays. Please note the amount of detail and effort I put into and promoting Managing this meet as a PSC Consultant .2014 saw an exponential growth…

The Mystery of Quarter Miler Carlos Kevin Tan

  Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Our newest inductee to the Pinoyathletics.info hall of fame is a name shrouded in mystery. Early Fil-Heritage sprinter Kevin Carlos Tan, his name was listed on the world charts as Filipino even though he never represented the Philippines or ran at the National Championships. It was noted…

Palarong Pambansa Athletics 2014 Articles (merged)

Palarong Pambansa Athletics 2014 Laguna named host of 2014 Palaro (merged) Oct 13, 30, 2013 By: Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines - Laguna has been awarded the hosting of the 2014 Palarong Pambansa after convincing the game’s executive committee of its capability to stage the annual multisports competition for student athletes. “Laguna will…

Phil Sports (Ultra) Oval correct Spike Nails (rev 1)

Phil Sports Phil Sports 1. CONTENTS   Opening Hours Advised Spike Nails   With Renovation of Phil Sports well underway with the relaying of the new track surface. I would like to revive this old article for the public’s information in regards to incoming guidelines.   While the PSC has invested a lot into the…

Philippine Power-lifting Records (Updated)

  Power-lifting Power-lifting Philippine Powerlifting Records     Below is a list of the Philippine Powerlifting Records (Deadlift, Bench, Squat to parallel or below). Kindly supplied by national weightlifting coach Edmundo Cardano. Included in the lists of Records is University of the Philippines Thrower Precious De Leon.   1. Raw records begin Nov 2011 2.…

Recruiting Athletes in Philippine Track and Field (rev 3)

Recruiting Athletes in Philippine Track and Field Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statiscian   There are three ways I can think of which come to mind for recruiting talented Track and Field athletes into the Philippines, 1. Are grassroots programs e.g. finds at the Palarong Pambansa and other such meets Batang Pinoy Regional Palaro Meets…

Fil Heritage pole vaulter Alyana Nicolas targets the National Junior Pole Vault Record

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2013 July Weekly Roundup Philippine Athletics

Articles by Andrew Pirie Sarah Vitug closes in on Long Standing 1500m Womens National Record (Jul 4, 2013) . Sarah Vitug An athlete excluded from the lineup for the last SEA Games continued to lower her personal best. Vitug actually qualified for the last sea games as her mark of 4m34 was actually below the 4m38 bronze standard.…

Legend of Philippines Track and Field Lydia De Vega

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Lydia De Vega Asia’s Sprint Queen (rev 9)

Lydia De Vega Article Revised by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Lydia De Vega was Asia’s fastest women during the 1980s. Therefore one of the important chess pieces of the Gintong Alay program in Track and Field. Hence turning the Philippines into a superpower in Asian Track and Field and inspired national pride in being Filipino.   Also, De Vega…

English: Pole vault (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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60 Filipino Men over 4m Pole Vault

4m Pole Vault As requested by National Pole Vault Coach Emerson Obiena. Most noteworthy is a list of every single athlete of Filipino Heritage who has cleared over 4.00m. So now over 60 men are in this comprehensive list.   Please email any corrections and amendments to [email protected] for certain performances. As we may need…

1991 SEA Games Athletics Partial Results (rev 1)

1991 SEA Games Athletics   SEA Games December 24 nov to 3 dec 1991 Manila/ Mens 100m 30/11 1 Mardi Lestari Indonesia 10.44 2 Visat Watansain Thailand 10.59 3 Ko Yu Kasty Malaysia 10.74 4 Albert Go Philippines 10.76 5 Kringkrae Narom Thailand 10.77 6 Khadiq Juntasi Indonesia 10.79 7…

Once Asia’s Fastest Man Rabuan Pit

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1979 SEA Games Athletics Complete Results

1979 SEA Games Athletics Jakarta, Indonesia 1979 Mens 100 METRES ( 22 /9) FINAL 1 Suchart Jairsurabharp Thailand 10.50 2 Jeffrey Mathelemual Indonesia 10.70 3 Prasit Boonprasert Thailand 10.79 4 Yacob Mursidi Waas Indonesia 10.83 5 Ong Yoke-phee Singapore 11.08 6 Ellron Alfred Angian Malaysia 11.14 7 Norazamal Jaffar Singapore 11.22 . 200 METRES (…