By Jared Bray/BS-CBN North America Bureau – Bulacan native and Utah resident Susie Rose hoisted 209.4 pounds while competing in the 65-plus age division, breaking both the state and national marks. “I like challenges. When people say I can’t do it, in my head I say, ‘Watch me!’” she said. Read more »
By Philippine News Agency – An environmental lawyer and triathlete dubbed as ‘Pinoy Aquaman’ swam from historic Limasawa Island from Padre Burgos town in Southern Leyte to commemorate the first Christian mass 496 years ago. Ingemar Macarine endured big waves and strong current of Canigao Channel to finish his four-hour Read more »
By Nissi Icasiano/rappler.com – Filipino prospect Joshua Pacio may see his name in the Philippine mixed martial arts (MMA) history book as a victory over Japanese champion Yoshitaka Naito will enshrine him as the youngest homegrown Filipino fighter to capture a world title. Pacio is set to challenge Naito for Read more »
By Evan Porter/upworthy.com – John David Pahoyo, a top diver from the Philippines, approached the diving board, bounced twice, and sprung himself into the air. It was the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, a perfect place for Pahoyo to display his diving prowess alongside other top athletes from his region. In Read more »
By Paolo Del Rosario/CNN Philippines – The Philippines has its first medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics after Hidilyn Diaz finished with a score of 200kg at the women’s 53kg category in weightlifting on Monday. Diaz’ silver medal is the country’s first since Onyok Velasco’s triumph at the 1996 games Read more »
By Abac Cordero/philstar.com – The seven Filipino athletes from five different sports plunged into training Tuesday, most of them doing morning and afternoon sessions, as the 2016 Rio Olympics moved just nine days away from its opening ceremony. Table tennis bet Ian Lariba was at her venue in the morning Read more »
