2018 Taiwan Open Meet 2018 Taipei Open - Bronze for John Albert Mantua #5 all time list May 27, 2018 Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician It was 3 medals for Team Philippines. With John Albert Mantua landing bronze in the Discus in a new PB of 46.62m. Mantua only registered two throws 46.62m…
Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician With Malaysia recently having 9 athletes qualified for the World Junior Champs. It got me thinking what about the Philippines? Despite having 17 Total Records broken at the Palaro. The Philippines Junior athletes are dropping further and further behind the global standards. Only Fil-Heritage athetes…
PSL develops future stars thru grassroots program (The Philippine Star) | Updated December 31, 2013 - 12:00am First of Two Parts MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Swimming League, a non-profit, non-stock corporation that doesn’t depend on government for support, is one of the few success stories in grassroots development in the country. The PSL was…
Airnel Abarra European Adventures European Athletics Culture in the Eye of an Atenean Coach Jun 20, 2015 Prof. Airnel T. Abarra-Head of Ateneo de Davao Track and Field Program and www.pinoyathletics.info Chief Correspondent Note: This is a repost of the article posted in http://athletics.addu.edu.ph. It’s been always said that “experience is the best…
Detox Water Recipes, I was inspired to start drinking Detox Water when i saw Philippine Athletics Distance Coach Ojon Artiaga filling up 3 bottles in the fridge and curiously asked him what it was and what is the purpose. Detox Water Recipes Drinking water all by itself is a way to help flush the…
Cray contacts Pinoyathletics.com I would like to thank everyone. And will be continuing plans for my book titled ‘Behind Closed Doors - ‘The Roar of the Athletes’. An important part of my journey was meeting Eric Cray along the way. I will share with you quickly how I initially came into contact…
Before Elma Muros, no other female Filipino athlete was as versatile as the Iron Maiden of Asia. Her range extended across the High Jump, Long Jump, and Pentathlon. The Pentathlon was the multi event for women unitl it was replaced by the Heptathlon in 1981. And had 5 events instead of 7. 80 Hurdles High…
Fil-Heritage Athletes Philippine Passports Fil-Heritage Athletes Philippine Passports As I have been getting a lot of queries by athletes of what they need in order to represent the Philippines. This article will save me a lot of time from having to relay repetitive generic information. This compulsory requirement has been endorsed by our National Sports Association, Philippine Track…
2017 Asian MASTERS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS I’m just thinking how I will reach Masters Age in 2 years and am 15% certain at this point I want to make a comeback on the track. This Masters Games in China sounds awesome as their are not 1, not 2, but 3 adjacent track ovals. (Competition…
By: Bong Lozada - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ INQUIRER.net / 08:55 PM August 30, 2017 Lydia De Vega, once dubbed as the fastest woman in Asia, dispelled rumors circulating on social media that she has passed away. In a conversation with INQUIRER.net Wednesday night, De Vega said she was surprised about her fictional death and that she actually felt…
Philippines worst finish in the SEA Games since 1999 It seemed that during the 2017 SEA Games, the Mall across the road was having a 50% off sale. Which unfortunately also included the Gold Medal count for Team Philippines. When the task force had predicted 50 golds medal before the SEA Games its seemed a…
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…
Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Asian Games: Cray keeps promise to Filipinos Sept 30, 2014 Eric Cray, 25-year-old Fil-Heritage SEA Games 400m Hurdles Champion lived up to his promises and predictions of his coach Keith Sharper of a low to sub 50 run. A disappointing day yesterday with highly feted Long Jumper Marestella Torres…
Malaysia 3 to 8 Golds SEA Games Athletics Sept 3, 2017 Malaysia has gone from 3 to 8 Golds in the space of one SEA Games cycle.While Nauraj Singh (High Jump), Hakimi Ismail (Triple Jump) and Muhammad Irfan Shamshuddin (Discus) all defended their titles. And 5 new athletes added to this tally when Malaysia hosted…
Tears of Joy Mary Joy Tabal, 28 followed in the foot steps of the Great Jhoann Banayag and Cristabel Martes to crown herself the SEA Games Marathon Queen. The emphatic victory of the tiny 4’11 girl from Cebu. Was a bitter sweet reward for years of hard work from her. And her hard working coach…
SEA Games Day 5 The Philippines was bogged down with 1 Silver and 2 Bronzes out of 14 awarded events, with 5 days passed. Seems like the real competition hasn’t started yet. Consequently The Philippines had dropped early to 7th on the overall tables. Hosts Malaysia leads early with 7 Golds. Archery again didn’t place…
Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Asian Champs Day 4 Report and Results Bhubanesar, India Asian Championships Day 4 Fil-Heritage sprinter Trenten Beram clocked 20.96 to again break the National Record. Beram who came into this competition with a PB of 21.12. Clocked 21.05 in the heats, 21.07 in the semis and then 20.96…
Ernest Obiena Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 21 year old Ernest Obiena, beat a class field to take the bronze medal at the 2017 Asian Championships. Ernest Obiena leapt 5.50m to tie his seasons best in Slovakia last month. The last time the Philippines won a medal in Athletics at the Asian Championships was 8 years ago,…
2017 SEA Games Athletics Schedule Malaysia Thanks to Mr. Mohamad Ali for providing us a copy of the schedule. Also for updates or changes please refer to the official website
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,…
Francis Obiena Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician SEA Youth Champion & Palaro Record Holder Francis Obiena, 17 Finished inside the Top 8 on the first day of competition at the Asian Youth Championships. Furthermore Obiena comes from a strong family of vaulters including National Record Holder & SEA Games silver medallist Ernest Obiena. Hence…
Regarding the last time trial on May 18. I had read from the Manila Times. “Essentially, most of our athletes who took part in the performance trials improved their personal bests. That’s a good enough indication that we are headed toward the right direction,” said Juico in an interview on Saturday. Retrieved from Manila…
Jiaxing China, Second Round of Asian Grand Prix 2017 Mi Hong of China won the 100m in 10.40. Boby Yaspi of Indonesia the SEA Games silver medallist took bronze in 10.50. In the Womens 100 Zyabkina Viktoriya had another win for Kazakhstan in 11.36, from India’s Dute Chand 11.57, and Le Tu Chinh of Vietnam…
San Jose, ANTIQUE Francis Obiena puts record higher on shelf Apr 30, 2017 The only Gold Medalist at the SEA Youth last month Francis Obiena, 16 leaped 4.30m to break his own Palaro Secondary boys Pole Vault record. Representing NCR Obiena shattered the mark he set last year of 4.06m. Francis is the son…
Jinhua, Asian Grand Prix first leg Philippine Athletes Bui Thi Thao of Vietnam again got the best of Marestella Sunang (Torres). Thao who is the SEA Game silver medalist leapt 6.58m (-0.4) to win the 1st leg of the Asian Grand Prix. Thao who had allegedly was pregnant or retired. Showed anything but clearly dominating…
Below is a list of all the events which have Filipino athletes competing at the First leg of the Asian Grand Prix in China. 100M Womens A - Race Olga Safranova KAZ 11.09 Zyabinka Viktoriya KAZ 11.15 Dutte Chand IND 11.24 Tao Yujia CHN 11.62 Xu Mei Ling CHN 11.68 Le Tu Chinh VIE 11.69…
Absoluetly no Short Course times will be applied. Please send updates or results for consideration to [email protected] Part 2 will be issued at the end of May or June sometime. Swimming Rankings from Jan 1 to Apr 30. The Following Meets have been included. Data Used *Singapore Age Grades *Singapore Jan Time Trial *Malaysia Age…
To everyone I advised you i would continue my investigation on our 80 athlete = 1 gold performance. And if people took offence to constructive critical feedback i apologize. Regarding SEA Youth observation and later video analysis will show. Its not entirely the fault of PATAFA. Even though PATAFA needs to do a better job…
The National Team quartet of Jomar Udtohan, Anfernee Lopena, Trenten Beram and Eric Shauwn Cray set a new national record at the Philippine National Open 2017. Establishing a new mark of 40.29. The quartet broke the mark set last year of L-Time Studio Asics Airforce Edgardo Alejan, Isidro Del Prado Jr., Brandon Thomas and Eric…
The Results of the national open threw further confusion at who would be lining up for the Philippines at the 2017 SEA Games in a few months in August in the Men’s Long Jump. The event was truly stunning. In what might be the strongest field in the history of the national open. 6 of the…
Philippines Host dismall 6th place only in SEA Youth Despite having around 80 athletes participate the Philippines could only manage 1 gold medal at the 2017 SEA Youth Championships. The host was humbled by Mighty Vietnam which generated a total of 13 golds, Malaysia and Indonesia each had 6, Thailand 5, and Singapore 2.…
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…
Tyler Ruiz Fil-Heritage Jumper Tyler Ruiz, 25 made the difficult decision a year ago to transfer from the High Jump to the Long Jump. The 6’2 Tyler who had two unsuccessful campaigns for the Philippines in the SEA Games finishing sixth in 2013 and 2015. Tyler luck changed for the better yesterday at…
Eric Cray 50m Eric Cray 50m #2 All-time Fastest in Asia By Davian Clarke Coach of Fil-Heritage sprinters Eric Cray and Brandon Thomas, and several other Olympic legends. Davian Clarke is a 3 Time Olympic Finalist for Jamaica in 400m with a PB of 44.83. Only regarding the 60m Cray is the Asian…
Jaime Grafilo As a 17 year old school boy in 1979 Grafilo had a PB of 49.7 in the 400m Dash heading into the ASEAN School Games that year. He was selected to play in the 1979 SEA Games but did no do well finishing fifth in 58.32. Well below the 54.6 he had clocked…
2016 Philippines University Games University Games Highlights Dolloso 6.02m Long Jump DUMAGUETE, October 27, 2016. The highlight of the University Games came from local Favorite 23 year old Felyn Sausa Dolloso (DLSU Dasmarinas). Dolloso leapt a big improvement on her personal best to win the gold medal with a 6.02m effort. The mark improved on…
Anfernee Lopena of CSB put out a very fast time of 10.47et at the weekly relays in Pasig. During the events semi finals at Pasig on 23rd October 2016. Hence it was reported by Wind gauge operator Ruben Ferrer the wind reading was (0.2). However we are now just waiting for the official results page from…
2016 Batang Pinoy and PNG Dates c The PNG according to the PSC Website will be temporary scheduled next May. But announcements about venue and technical rules are yet to be announced. There will be qualifying rounds same as last year with Top three progressing to finals. The Batang Pinoy as per the PSC Website will…
Asian Beach Games Athletics Day 3-4 Report: Diones adds a Bronze Mark Harry Diones added another bronze medal to go with Veteran Marestella Torres bronze in the long jump. Diones a Criminology graduate from JRU who is trained by legendary coach Noel George (Jojo) Posadas leaped 15.72m to secure the Bronze. His best jump is 16.11m…
Beram Mercado King of the blanket finish in the 100 Meters Earlier in the meet Bryan Mercado, 23 a graduate of USC, Los Angeles. Had a very narrow blanket win over two members of the national team in the 100 Meter Dash. Mercado clocked 10.59 (0.8) (not far from his 10.51 PB from last…
Arsenio Jazmin was one of the great early quarter milers from the hot spot of Bicol, who inspired and led to Bicol becoming a power house in Philippines 400m running for the next few decades. I had the chance to meet the legendary sprinter, during my stint as a Palaro Coach for Zamboanga in Albay.…
Rio Olympic Wrapup: Marestella Sunang Aug 20, 2016 In her third and possibly last Olympic Games. (she will be 39 in 2020 in Tokyo). Marestella Sunang (nee. Torres) registered a leap of 6.22m Torres registered 6.22 on her first leap and was unable to beat it with 6.10 and 6.15 on her next two jumps.…
Trayvon Bromell beats Powell World Indoor 60m (Video) Mar 20, 2016 PORTLAND OREGON, Asafa Powell of Jamaica. The Former 100m World Record Holder, was beaten by World Bronze Medalist Trayvon Bromell, 20 of the United States. Bromell won his first major international title. Bromell was fastest out and led out from the blocks, Powell…
K TO 12 This article will discuss The implications of the DEPED introduced K TO 12 Program in the Philippines. Its effect on the sport and challenges face. I will also suggest ways to improve or counter the effects of the K TO 12. For this case study i will use the sport of Track…
Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician 7th ASEAN School Games Conclusion and the need for ‘Fair Selection’ of Athletes Brunei Dec 16, 2015 I was originally contacted by Mr Cesar Abalon of the DEPED to provide comparative data for the ASEAN School Games. Mr Abalon texted me wanting to compare lists, this was…
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…
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…
World Youth Champs 2015 (Full Summary) 8 athletes qualified for Philippines? Qualfiying Criteria Will be held in Cali, Colombia in South America. July 15-19 Official Meet Website As of now a team has not been nominated as the selection period has not started yet. This is only for athletes born in 1998 and…
Arnulfo Valles Arnulfo Vallejos Valles was born in 15th August, 1940, in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Valles was an active sprinter during most of the 1960s. He was a PSIAA (Public Interscholastic Athletics Association, predecessor to the Palarong Pambnansa) stand out with William Mordeno. While he represented the Philippines at the 1964 at the Tokyo Olympic Games…
Pio Robillos Dating before Fortunato Catalon, was a pre-war champion by the name of Pio Robillos. Robillos was a Cebuano. Furthermore, he was known as the King of the Cinder-path during his time. Most noteworthy was that Robillos represented ‘The Philippine Islands’ he won the 100 yard (91m) and 220 yard titles at the 1913…
2015 World Athletics News Former IAAF President Lamine Diack Arrested Nov 12, 2015 Below its very ironic now these charges have come to light as I was digging through my archives the other day back to 2005 with Mr. Diack being very defensive about false accusations which may have as suspected have been a cover…
Pedro Subido (Dec 4, 1930- Dec 4, 2013) Pedro Subido was born in Naguilian, La Union He would be better known as a very capable member of the National Relay Squad in the 4×100 during the 1950s. In the 1954 Asian Games he won the Philippines a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay behind…
18 Filipino Athletes preparing for the SEA Games will be competing at the Taipei Athletics Open May 15-17. This is half the contingent to the SEA Games. The schedule has been kindly provided by National Head Coach Sean Guevarra. Womens 100m (Heats): H1 (0.3) 4. Menon (SIN) 12.51; H2 (-0.1) 1. Kongthong (THA) 12.07, 2.…
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…
2015 National Filipino Chinese Meet Results -ANDREW PIRIE for pinoyathletics.info The Filipino Chinese Meet Finals took place at Phil Sports, Pasig from 29th to 30th of March. A good turn out of athletes and young athletes with Chinese backgrounds from all over the country participated. With teams from Bacolod and Iloilo joining the meet. All…
2015 Philippines NCAA Athletics NCAA Records (as of 2014, Draft in Progress) 2015 Philippines NCAA Athletics schedule 2015 NCAA Start List 2015 Philippines NCAA Athletics Previews (Merged) Men’s 100m Dash under the microscope CSB Boys aim for SEA Relay Team The Use of Electronic timing will utterly important at this meet. Also several athletes aiming…
Caleb John Stuart obliterates SEA Hammer Record Mar 14, 2015 Caleb John Stuart Fil-Heritage thrower Caleb Stuart sent a sign of things to come to his rivals in South East Asia. And that the Philippines was in fact prepared to…
2014 UAAP Athletics Complete 1. UAAP Season 77 Athletics Schedule The UAAP Athletics will be held at Phil Sports December 6 to 10 over 5 days. Fully Automatic timing and wind gauge will be used. Kindly provided by coach Jeoffrey Chua of De La…
Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Phi Athletes Weekly Roundup - May 2014- (merged) Griffey 11.62 With less than 2 weeks to go before the opening of the National Games May 17. The Fil-Heritage athletes put in a good batch of performances in the United States. Princess Joy Griffey closes in on personal best Princess Joy…
Track Ovals in the Philippines List of Track Ovals in the Philippines Track Oval in the Philippines NORTHERN LUZON TRACK OVALS 2) City of Ilagan Sports Complex. The San Vicente City of Ilagan. CENTRAL LUZON TRACK OVALS IN THE PHILIPPINES The Palayan City Sports complex is one of the most modern sports facilities in the country.…
Filipino Track and Field Updated Please note there is now 5 Filipino Track and Field athletes in this list. In 2016 Eric Cray and Mary Joy Tabal hit the olympic standards. Marestella Torres also qualified again. Filipino Track and Field Details Its no secret the Philippines has fallen greatly behind other countries on the international…
David Nepomuceno After our first great sprinter Fortunato Catalon who won four consecutive far east titles from 1917 to 1923. In the 100 yards (91m) and 220 yards (201.1m) and 1925 100m. His successor was David Nepomuceno. Nepomuceno came to dominate in an era when the metric system was replacing the old imperial…
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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.…
Selected Results only available. For Full Results please inquire to [email protected] processing fee may be involved. . JANUARY Jan 12 New York, College Night at the Armory PV: Julio Alorro 4.55m Ottawa Lions, Ottawa, Canada 60m: Jonelle Halog <95> 7.10 , Halog 7.17 FEBRUARY Feb 16 New York PV: Alorro4.55m Feb 17-21 Capiz, Westen Visayas Palaro Results…
2013 Weekly Relays Dasmarinas Complete set of Results Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician This is a complete set of results of all the Weekly Relays held at Dasmarinas in 2013. I would like to thank Ms. Tyne Artiaga the official encoder of PATAFA for compiling these results from the handwritten results were taken…
Asian Youth Games The Asian Youth Championships will start tomorrow in Nanjing China and finishes Aug 24. The Heats of the 100m will kick off. Note that several athletes (all from India) in athletics have been entered who are over aged meaning born in 1996. The cut off limit for the meet for athletes…
Kunshan (CHN) 22-25.09.12 -National Championships- Mens Pole Vault Pole vault 24 September 1 Yang Yansheng CHN 5 Jan 88 5.70 SB 2 Xue Changrui CHN 31 May 91 5.60 PB 3 Zhang Wei CHN 22 Mar 94 5.50 =PB 4 Lu Yao CHN 19 Sep 87 5.30 SB 5 Xie Xing CHN 3 Feb 88…
Isidro Del Prado By Pirie Enzo with insights by Ignacio Dee In the early 80s a young man emerged who would take the Mens 400m dash further than any Filipino that came before him. Also he set a new bench mark in this event until today his performance of 45.57 remains the Filipino National Record.…
2012 Asian Athletics News and Results Asian Athletes Limited by Genes or Nurture? (Dec 27) A debate on the prospects of Asian athletes in American sports passes without mention of Yao Ming, the Shanghai Sharks’s 7-6, 265-pound center who recently led China to an 83-82 upset over the U.S. His prospects as the likely top…
Fortunato Catalon Article by Pirie Enzo from various sources During the early dawn of Filipino Sports emerged are first great sprint champion Fortunato Catalon. . Early Beginnings Fortunato Catalon was born on October 14, 1897 in the town of Tolosa, Leyte, he hailed from a farming family from the interior of the island of…
Kinesio Tape Kinesio Tape Today im going to write about a special kind of tape that helps promote blood flow to the muscles. And aid in recovery and injury prevention. While I first heard of Kinesio tape a few years back. When my friend who is a part-time runner. And now on a collegiate scholarship playing…
1981 SEA GAMES ATHLETICS Manila, Philippines 1981 . Mens 100 METRES (10/12) HEAT 1 1 Sumet Promna Thailand 10.50 2 Ellron Alfred Angian Malaysia 10.73 3 Tang Ngai-kin Singapore 10.83 4 Constantino Sebastian Philippines 10.90 5 Christian Nenepath Indonesia 10.94 6 Thant Zin Burma 11.06 7 Baha Bujang Brunei 11.33 HEAT 2 1 Suchart Jairsurabharp…
1983 SEA GAMES Athletics, Singapore 1983 Mens 1983 SEA GAMES ATHLETICS 100 METRES (1 /6) HEAT 1 1 Suchart Jairsurabharp Thailand 10.83 2 Mohamed Yudi Purnomo Indonesia 10.90 3 Ellron Alfred Angin Malaysia 11.02 4 Harun Mundir Singapore 11.04 5 Constantino Sebastian Philippines 11.25 6 Bahhari bin Abdul Rahman Brunei 11.63 HEAT 2 1 Sumet…
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…
2012 Thailand Open Athletics RP Team TEAM LIST NOV 2-5 (OCT 15) PHILIPPINE AMATEUR TRACK AND FIELD ASSOCIATION (PATAFA) 2012 THAILAND OPEN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Bangkok, Thailand 31 October to 06 November 2012 Coaches: Joseph Sy Roselyn Hamero Sean Guevara Nixon Mas Ernie Candelario Athletes: (Latest Performance) No Name Event/Perfo Competition Date &…
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