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2012 Season Leaders and Head to Head Best Athletes

November 27, 2012 11 comments

2012 Season Leaders Final

8th and Final Report on 2012 Season Leader

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Womens

100M Kyla Richardson (98) 12.00 +0.0 Norwalk 24.06.12

200M Richardson (98) 24.12 Norwalk 24.06.12

400M Jenny Rose Rosales (94) 56.03 UAAP, Pasig 06.12.12

800M Josie Malacad 2:17.08 UAAP, Pasig 10.02.12

1500M Flordeliza Donos 4:46.85 PNG, Dumaguete .05.12

5K Donos 17:44.84 PNG, Dumaguete 31.05.12

10K (Track) Jho-ann Banayag 37:36.27 PNG, Dumaguete 29.05.12

(Road) Aileen Tolentino 37:30 Tetra Pak, Taguig 18.11.12

Half Marathon (21k) Mary Grace Delos Santos 1:24.14 Manila 04.03.12 (ammended)

Marathon (42k) Delos Santos 2:49.29 Milo Marathon, Manila 11.12.12

3k Steeple Carmen Dalyn 11:43.04 UAAP, Pasig 06.12.12

100H Michelle P. Loterte (93) 14.96 UAAP, Pasig 04.12.12

400H Malacad 1.01.90 Thai Open, Rangsit 03.11.12

HJ Narcisca Atienza 1.77m PNG, Dumaguete

PV Riezel Buenaventura 3.90m Korea 02.06.12

LJ Marestella Torres 6.62m AGP, Thailand 14.05.12

TJ Katherine Khay Santos 12.62m PNG, Dumaguete 29.05.12

JT Rosie Villarito 48.84m Hong Kong Invite 02.07.12

SP Narcisca Atienza 11.40m LAGUNA Trials .05.12

DT Maika De Oro (94) 38.96m Dumaguete, PNG 28.05.12

HT Loralie Amahit Sermona 50.23m Hong Kong (NR) 01.07.12

4x100m Phi Team 47.84 (Santos, Olarita, Rosales (94), Loquinto), Rangsit, Thailand

4x400m Phi Team 3:48.63 (Pedrina, Malacad, Rosales (94), Olarita), Rangsit, Thailand

5k Walk April Pedrozo 27:59.63 Pasig, UAAP 10.02.12

Mens

100m Daniel Noval (93) 10.74 Thai Open, Rangsit (NJR)

200m Archand Basit 21.67 +0.7 PNG, Dumaguete

400m Bagsit 47.44 AGP, Thai

800m Mervin Guarte 1.52.19 PNG, Dumaguete

1500m Guarte 3.55.85 Asian All Stars, Almaty, Kazakhstan

5K Rene Herrera 14.41.11 Olympic Games, London

10K Julius Sermona 31:09.44 PNG, Dumaguete

Half Marathon (21k) Languido Junel 1:11.56 Milo Cebu 28.10.12

3ks Rene Herrera 9:05.84 PNG, Dumaguete

110H Patrick Unso 14.49 Vietnane, Laos (NR)

400H Junrey Bano 51.84 Asian All Stars, Almaty, Kazakhstan

PV Caleb Monticalvo 5.03m CSAA Meet, Los Angeles (surpasses phi record, passport required)

HJ Manuel Lasangue 2.10m PNG, Dumaguete

LJ Henry Dagmil 7.71m PNG, Dumaguete

TJ Joebert Delicano 15.20m LAGUNA Trials

SP Eleazer Sunang 15.58m PNG, Dumaguete

DT Arneil Ferrera 41.88m PNG, Dumaguete

HT Ferrera 56.93m Thai Open, Rangsit

JT Danilo Fresnido 64.47m PNG, Dumaguete

4x100m Laguna Team 41.32 (Bano, Bagsit, Dagmil, Alejan)

4x400m RP Team 3.13.70 (Bano, Alejan, Nierras, Bagsit)

Head to Head Best Athletes in 2012: Guidelines how it works?

This is a power ranking comparing the performances of all the best athletes in Philippines in Track and Field. By doing so it draws a comparison between athletes performances in different events.

The athlete Rank, is the overall ranking of the athlete. The athletes name is listed with family name first and then first name. Also under name is the relay event. The event column lists the athletes event. In some cases an athlete might appear twice if they have another event being scaled/compared. Athletes names appear in bold for there best event. An athlete is only being ranked based on the primary event. 2012 Perf = the athletes best performance in year 2012.

SG is the SEA Games Bronze Medal Performance Standard, or bronze medal performance from 2011 which is the basis of this list. % of last SG Bronze is how the athlete is scaled on this list. The % shows how close they are to making the standard. Some athletes as you notice have surpassed this standard already so are over 100%. Notes show if the athlete medal last sea games, and what medal standard status they currently hold. It also notes down the status of athletes if they are overseas based.

The list also intends to list coaches attached to the athlete once that data becomes available.

Please also note for distance events they have been calculated in total seconds for the event e.g. 1 minute 40 seconds is 60s (1 min) + 40s = 100s. Because the spreadsheet would not allow conversion of minutes and second performances into %.

For track events the formula is SG/2012 Perf x 100 = % off last sg bronze

For field events the formula is 2012 Perf/SG x 100 = % off last sg bronze

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Analysis of Male Athletes.

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In 2012 seven athletes were over 100% in the rankings. Fil-Heritage Pole Vaulter Caleb Monticalvo  who has just secured a phi passport and was ranked second in South East Asia in his event heads the list with 107, Decathlete Jesson Ramil Cid who was two points off the decathlon national record is ranked second with 105, and Fil-Heritage Pole Vaulter Julio Alorro who has submitted dual citizenship details to PATAFA was ranked third with 104 aswell as being Second in South East Asia in his event. SEA Games Silver medalists Henry Dagmil and Archand Bagsit were tied at 101 Long Jump and 400m. Manual Lasangue who has the sea games silver standard also had 101.  Followed by Veteran Julius Sermona in the 10k.  Adding to the list of exceeding the 100% was the 4×4 Mens Relay team.

The Relay Team with Bagsit (101), Cid (99), Alejan (99), Nierras (99) and Bano (99 towards the 400 Hurdles) was also highly ranked individually. SEA Games Silver Medalist Arniel Ferrera was very close to qualifying in the Hammer (99). Rene Herrera and Mervin Guarte have performed better this year in there secondary events Herrera in the 5k rather than 3ks and Guarte in the 800 rather than the 1500. Also new on the list was Wenlie Maulas.

(Please click to enlarge), all in all 45 names appeared on these Rankings. This next list rates athletes 95-98%. 95% towards SEA Games target was used as the threshold benchmark.  One thing evident was the number of emerging sprinters between 95-98%. Also three SEA Games medalists from the Last SEA Games appeared in the 95-98 bracket Marayag, Fresnido and Guarte. All in all men’s Field seems to be relatively safe for now, with the need to develop new talents once some of the older team members decide to retire in a few years time. Mens Track also seems relatively stable again with the need to develop new talents in the longer distances once the old guard decides to retire. However its evident that there is a new generation of distance runners coming through.

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Analysis of Female Athletes

Veteran field events Marestella Torres (106), Rosie Villarito (104) and Loralie Sermona (101), alongside veteran Heptathlete Narcisca Atienza (101) were the top 4. Riezel Buenaventura tied the SEA Games standard. Behind them was SEA Games Bronze medalist Katherine Khay Santos on 99%.

The list demonstrates as well the relative success of a womens 4×4 whose time of 3:48.63 albeit 3s off the SEA Games Standard had the fastest time since 1993. Josie (98) , Krizia (97) , Keizel (97), Lorna (96) were all ranked in the 400. Jennyrose  was the other member of the 4×4 in Thailand rather than Krizia. Jenny obviously ran alot better in the relay than she has in an individual 400m this year.

14 year old Fil-Heritage athlete Kyla Richardson was ranked for both the 100 (98) and 200 (97). Grace Delos Santos and Banayag were ranked in the 10k. Also Loquinto and Jennyrose scraped in for the 100m.

The urgency in womens is more so than in Mens, as only 17 Filipina athletes exceeded 95% towards the standards, whereas 45 Filipino Men. It can be argued however that alot of the Mens were in the same event which shows more depth in certain event types. However Womens Track last SEA Games had 0 Medals in events from 100m to Marathon, including Relays and Hurdles and 0 women in 2012 reach the qualification standard.

*The next article will discuss ways and suggestions to improve the output of Women’s Track.

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EJ Obiena, Birthday Gift National Junior Record & Safety Reminders for Pole Vault (merged)

November 26, 2012 5 comments

It is a special feat in itself breaking a National Junior Record, even more unique when you break your own National Junior Record but also throw in the fact you have two more years left to improve on it.  Two weeks ago EJ Obiena achieved all of that at the Weekly Relays.

Obiena set the National Junior Record now at 4.40m, his mark shattered the 4.31m mark he leapt at the Filipino Chinese Meet in February and hence is a new Junior National Record. This achievement also is very unique has it happened on his 17th Birthday. EJ was born on the 17/11/1995.

,EJ  who is a freshman at Ateneo, has the next goal to go after the UAAP Record which is held by training partner Jerome Margallo at 4.30m set 6 years ago. The 4.40m jump gives EJ confidence going in as the favorite next week.

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EJ Obiena (Left) warms up with his Ateneo fellow Vaulters at Uni Games in Bacolod

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2012

EJ has had an impressive up and down season. Firstly breaking the Junior Record at the Filipino Chinese meet with a leap of 4.31m, and then at an indoor meet in Taipei leaping 4.41m. A severe stress fracture in the Tibia side lined EJ in a cast for most of the year forcing him to miss the Palaro and National Open meets. Coming back from injury EJ was able to edge out Palaro Record Holder Adel Valdecenas (DLSU) winning on count back at 4.20 during the weekly relays.  It was however Adel who would reverse the situation at the Uni Games in Bacolod winning again with 4.20 on countback. EJ claimed the silver here.
In Thailand EJ claimed silver in the Junior Pole Vault with a leap of 4.25m.

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Progress of EJ Obiena

2010 Palarong Pambansa Silver

2011 4.05m Singapore Schools

2012

4.31m Filipino Chinese Meet (NJR)

4.41m Taipei Indoor (NJR Indoor)

4.20m Silver University Games Bacolod

4.25m Silver Thailand Open Juniors

4.40m Weekly Relays (NJR)

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A Vaulting Family and legacy Event

EJ is the son of national coach, national champ and masters record holder Emerson Obiena, the 48 year old is still an active jumper and this was actually the first season he has been finishing behind  EJ. Also Uncle Edward Obiena is the NCAA Record Holder in Pole Vault with a life time best of 4.55m and was a bronze medalist in the Decathlon in the SEA Games. Ironically Edwards best ever Vault was at his final appearance at the SEA Games where he actually surpassed the bronze medalist in the individual pole vault. Also EJ  younger sister Emily is showing signs of becoming a great pole vaulter when she leapt 2.80m.

It has been a splendid year for Philippine Pole Vault which continues to outshine other events. With PPVC, Mike Pelaez Athletics, and Fil-Heritage athletes producing some very strong depth in the event. Already Caleb Monticalvo and Julio Alorro have surpassed the SEA Games 4.70m bronze medal performance in 2011, with Caleb likely to eclipse the National Mens Record of Lasquette. Caleb and Julio ranked 2nd and 3rd in South East Asia this year.

The strong depth in Mens Pole Vault has seen no fewer than 9 Male Vaulters over 4.00m this year.

In the Womens Riezel Buenaventura has also made the Bronze standard tying the 3.90m at a meet in Taipei. That makes 3 of the 12 athletes who made sea games standards in 2012 Vaulters.

In the Junior Womens category Fil-Heritage Alyana Nicholas (3.20) and Natasha Nalus  (3.00) two 18 year olds have surpassed and currently hold the junior  records. Now that Alyana has secured Filipino dual citizenship it entitles her to records.
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Safety Reminders for Our Pole Vaulters

Article by Emerson Obiena
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SAFETY REMINDERS FOR OUR POLE VAULTERS Pole vaulting is often perceived by many as a dangerous activity, Though there are far more higher statistics of injury in other sports, when accident do happen in pole vaulting, it can side line you for a season or more. That is why it is very important that we understand why they happen and do everything possible to prevent them.
With our limited available facilities, we often find ourselves training altogether in one place that is Ultra Track oval in Pasig which is open to the public. While it is uplifting to hear and see spectators cheering and clapping when a pole vaulter clears a bar, it is very discouraging to see a pole vaulter having a close call or falling back to the ground instead of the soft landing pit and hurting them selves.
If a pole vaulter OFTEN barely land inside the landing pit, obviously there is something wrong and the probability of that athlete having an accident is high. As coaches it is our duty to make sensible decisions with the SAFETY of our athletes FIRST in our mind.
As an athlete or a coach, being aware of the risk of this sport doesn’t mean you are “soft” as others might think, It’s true that a pole vaulter should be “brave” but not “Foolish”. We only have one body and we are not like salamanders that can regenerate limbs. Having a healthy respect to this sport had helped me become a better athlete and let me enjoy this sport until now. Vault high, vault safe!!!
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About the author: Emerson Obiena is a national coach and one of the founders of the Philippine Pole Vault Club. He is the countries #2 All Time Pole Vaulter (4.95m) and holds the Asian Masters Record.
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Filipino Track Records in Chaos Part 3: Palaro Records Tertiary Open Mens & Womens (rev 2)

November 22, 2012 3 comments
English: Coat of arms of the Philippines

English: Coat of arms of the Philippines (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

After reviewing, reporting and making various adjustments/ammendments to the National, National Junior, UAAP and NCAA records.  The later two still ongoing projects due to limited availability of result data from previous years. I will now be tackling the Palaro Records set by the Department of Education.

I will first be dealing with the Tertiary level Mens Records.  It is important to note a few things here.

The BPISAA (Bureau of Public Interschoolastic Athletics Association) a previous incarnation of Department of Education started there Games in 1948 and this became the Palarong Pambansa in 1974. Due to the even scarce availability of data for these early meets I only have a snippet from a secondary source for the 1960 Games and due to the different nature of the games (was mainly an open and collegiate meet even at times serving as a National Championship meet). I will exclude the BPISAA results and begin with the Palaro Records in 1974. Although when i am next in the Philippines I would like to pursue a compilation of BPISAA results which may prove to be a bit of a treasure hunt.

Lindley Navaja university of cebu sprinter

Cebu’s Lindley Navaja tied the 35 year old Record of Aquilinio Onofre in the 100m equalling it with 10.5 (hand-timed)

Also what needs to be noted the Palarong Pambansa from 1984 to 1987 was suspended due to the events leading upto and following the EDSA Revolution. In 1987 the then DEPED Head Aparacio Mequi decided to reset all the Palarong Pambansa records. This was due to the fact that the DEPED board changed the rules, the last games in 1983 and prior allowed National level athletes to participate (such as Elma Muros and Lydia De Vega) who made the national team at the age of 14 and 15 for the SEA Games which meant they were also young enough to play High School level at Palaro. From 1988 onwards athletes of this caliber where no longer allowed to participate at the Palaro. For my listing purposes all Palaro results from 1974 onwards will be included in these lists.

Also to note is that some records were actually tied and reported as broken with only one holder. For the purpose of these lists ties will be considered co-record holders in the events.

Due to somewhat limited data these lists maybe due for amendment.

The first list is going to deal with Tertiary Men. Please note that CHED is also ran by DEPED so this is considered the Tertiary portion of the Palaro, sometimes they are combined. Also i am considering any open age athletes when they had an open age division for these Tertiary records. As Date of Birth is not important for open age due to it being ‘open age’ I have not been so particular on dates of Birth.

Tertiary/Open Mens Palaro & CHED Records

Team Name Date Set
100m 10.5 WVRAA Aquilinio Onofre 12.03.75
10.5 CVRAA Lindley Navaja 23.02.10
200m 21.5 Mario Tabuno 1978
400m 48.5 Angelito Aguilar 13.03.75
800m 1.55.4 WVRAA John Lozada 1995
1500m 4.02.6 NCR Victor Idava
3000m 9.01.7 WVRAA Rodolfo Rizalde 18.03.82
5k 15.07.4 IRAA Arthur Alimbuyao 14.03.78
10k 32.36.00 NCR Seguindo Cardines 1995
3ks 9.36.50 David David 1995
110H 14.9 NMRAA Marcelo Benauro 11.03.75
400H 52.3 Angelito Aguilar 12.03.75
4×100 42.1 WVRAA Sandy Labrador, Aaron Algara, Toy Sotohito, Joe Gonzalez 1995
4×400 3.21.9 WVRAA Rustan Tancinco, Aaron Algara, John Lozada, Toy Sotohito 1995
HJ 2.07 WVRAA Manuel Jr. Lasangue 23.02.10
LJ 7.19 WVRAA Raphie Pilaspilas 20.04.98
TJ 14.66 DAVRAA Jonas Melchor 24.02.10
PV 3.80 CVRAA Patenio Manipez 25.04.98
3.80 NCR John Kevin Sugue 25.02.10
SP 14.28 NCR Susano Erang 15.03.82
DT 40.24 WVRAA Danilo Jarina 17.03.78
JT 59.29 Ruben Montanez
HT 44.02 WVRAA Jerro Perrater 20.04.98
5k walk 24.57.7 NCR Jerome Patria 24.02.10
10k walk 50.22.1 IRAA Renante Jerron 23.04.98

Tertiary/Women Open Palaro & CHED Records

Team Name Date Set
100m 11.7 NCR Lydia De Vega 18.03.82
200m 24.0 NCR Lydia De Vega 18.03.82
400m 55.2 NCR Lydia De Vega 18.03.82
800m 2.09.9 NCR Serenata Saluan 25.02.10
1500m 4.37.4 NCR Serenata Saluan 23.02.10
3k 10.29.9 NCR Serenata Saluan 25.02.10
5k 18.35.3 CAR Flordeliza Donos 24.02.10
10k 39.30.3 WVRAA Hanny Jean Delfin 26.02.10
4×100 48.8 NCR J. Chavez, V. Banebane, K. Pedrina, H. Loquinto 24.02.10
4X400 3.51.6 NCR S. Saluan, K. Pedrina, V. Banebane, M. Banebane 26.02.10
100H 14.5 NMRAA Nanette Lusterio 05.03.76
14.5 NCR Jenny Togle 23.02.10
400H 1.03.1 NCR Ma. Dela Paz Banebane 25.02.10
HJ 1.63 CAR Katherine Khay Santos 23.02.10
PV 2.60 NCR Anna Natad 20.04.98
LJ 5.74 STRAA Elma Muros 01.03.83
TJ 11.82 WVRAA Irin Baluran 25.02.10
SP 12.37 STRAA Consuelo Lacusong 04.03.81
DT 39.39 STRAA Consuelo Lacusong 17.03.73
JT 43.44 NMRAA Erlindia Lavandia 02.03.76
5kw 29.33.8 NCR Florida Gonzales 23.02.10
10kW 59.08.6 NCR Florida Gonzales 25.02.10
21k 1.40.05.50 NCR Mylene Causapin 25.04.98
Hepta 3528 NCR Ana Natad 25.04.98

(Please report an corrections or additions to pinoyathletics@gmail.com with either newspaper or official result evidence for consideration)

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Fortunato Catalon the King of Filipino Sprinters

November 19, 2012 4 comments

Article by Pirie Enzo from various sources

During the early dawn of Filipino Sports emerged are first great sprint champion Fortunato Catalon.

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Early Begginings

Catalon was born in 1897 in Leyte, he hailed from a farming family from the interior of the island of Leyte. He failed in his first attempt to make his Tacloban school track team during the Eastern Visayas athletic meet held in Cebu Province, and was relegated to the kitchen as a cook’s helper in order to cover his expenses. Catalon was a high school student from the age of 20-24 according to news sources.

The little Filipino continued his training and the next year made the district team in the inter-district meet. His showing here was a good and he was given a second chance to make the provincial team. This time he did not disappoint his coach winning the 100 and 120 events.

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The Far East Asian Champion

The Little man who was known as ‘The King of Filipino Sprinters’ representing what was then known as ‘The Philippine Islands‘ Catalon would win the 100 Yard Title at the Far Eastern Games four times from 1917 until 1923. And when the distance was lengthened to the 100m won that title as well in 1925. In 1923 Catalon was the sixth fastest man in the world over 100 yards (91m) in 9.8s. Catalon was described by the great American sprinter and 1920 Olympic Champion Charlie Paddock while he was visting the Philippines, as “The Champion of Champions”.

fortunato catalon filipino sprinter

It was not however until 1917 when he won permanent recognition as a sprinter.At the Far East Asian Games in the 100 yards Catalon awon his heat in 10.2, defending champion Nicolas Llaneta also of the Philippines was the fastest qualifier in 10.0. In the final no wind assistance was present and on May 9 Catalon took the first of the twelve gold medals (9 individual and 3 relay) that he was destined to win at the Far Eastern Games.  Catalon also took the 220 yards in 23.8.

In 1919 (13 May) Catalon won his heat in 10.2, however Madono of Japan was the fastest qualifier in 10.0. Between the heats and the final of this event Madono beat Catalon in the preliminaries of the 220 yard dash and it was clear that the Filipino would be hard pressed to retain his title. However he overcame these nerves to equal the games record in 10.0. Catalon retained his title in the 220 yards, despite Madono of Japan being the fastest in the heats in a Games Record of 22.8. Catalon won in 23.0.

In 1921 (31 May) Catalon retained his 100 yard title easily to equal the games record in 10.0. Kaga of  Japan who has competed at the Antwerp Olympics who was the favorite faded to third.  Catalon defended his 220 yard title with 23.2.

220 yard straight track

An example of a 220 yard straight track. 220 yards is about 200-201m. Two things different in these days of Catalon. The track was a straight 220 yards and it was also on a grass surface.

In 1923 (22 May) Catalon and Tani of Japan won there heats in 10.4 and 10.4. In the final , Catalon and Tani were the slowest but by the half-way mark the stocky Filipino had drawn a yard clear of the field. Catalon increased his lead to a clear yard at the tape with Takagi finishing ahead of Omura and Tani his fellow Japanese. Tajima finished a distant fifth. A number of unofficial time keepers claimed that Catalon should have been credited with at least 10.0 and two spectators stopped their watches at 9.6. His winning time this year was 10.4. The track was also apparently according to reports heavy and muddy and slow.

Catalon and Omura of Japan were the fastest qualifiers in the 220 yard heats both with 22.6. The event was much faster than 1921 with silver medalist Castillon (PHI) eliminated. Omura was thought by the Japanese to be the one to beat Catalon but it was his countryman Takagi, who closed rapidly on the defending champion in the closing stages, who provided the most serious threat. Catalon succeeded in holding off the challenge winning in 22.2 and reached the tape with a yard to spare. The soft track is said to have nullified the advantage of the following wind.

In 1925 the metric 100m was introduced to replace 100 yards (91m), this was also the last appearance of 4 time champion Catalon who was now 28 years old. Catalon won his heat in 11.0, but new Filipino athlete David Nepomuceno had emerged to take the fastest qualifier in 10.8. Times in the semi-final were slower with Rivera (PHI) 11.5 and Nepomuceno (PHI) 11.1 respectively. In a closely fought final Catalon who had finished third in the second semi-final, triumphed for the fifth consecutive time. However, photographic evidence suggests that he was perhaps fortunate to be given the verdict over Nepomuceno.

In the 200m it was Nepomuceno who ended the streak of Catalon winning in 22.5, with Catalon taking silver..

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Life after the Far East Asian Games

1925 was the last appearance for Catalon.  Catalon, for all his fame, is remembered by the 1950s generation as a “generous starter”. he was the starter when genaro cabrera jumped to an early lead in the 100 asian games final in 1954. (from Ignacio Dee)

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Sources:

The Border Cities Star, July 23, 1923

A Handbook of Far Eastern & Asian Games Track & Field Athletics, Ian Buchanan ATFS 1973 (kindly provided by Mr Jad Adrian Washif ATFS Malaysia & SEA Athletics)

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1988 Palarong Pambansa

November 18, 2012 2 comments

*Articles collected from the Manila Standard news reel archive. Articles are by many different writers.
march 15 news 1988 palaro

The Palarong Pambansa was cancelled from 1984 to 1987 due to the events leading upto during and preceding the EDSA Revolution. The historic meet was revised in 1988 by then DEPED Head Aparacio Mequi. The 1988 edition was held at Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao.

While the results of 1988 where far from impressive compared to the pre 1983 editions, some new talents did emerge. On Day 1 (article above) a 15 year old from NCR named Robert Raquita won the 1500m erasing the 1982 Palaro Record.

march 16 1988 palaro news

The following day on March 16 (Day 2) Ferdinand Quitola wins Boys 3000 Meters.

march 17 1988 palaro news

Day 3 Eduardo Odilla wins 3ks in 10:20.3

march 18 1988 palaro news

Day 4. Melba Quirino set the High School record for girls with 39.72m, this stood as the record until it was broken by Stephanie Cimatu 22 years later in 2010.  Teddy Danoy who won the Boys 5k later went on to represent the Philippines in 10k at the Asian Juniors in 1990.  The winners of the Boys (11.2) and Girls 100m  (12.8) Albert Go went onto place fourth in the SEA Games 100m, and Edna Punelas went on to win golds as part of the womens relay teams at SEA Games level.

march 19 1988 palaro

Host Northern Mindanao won the sprint double with Albert Go.  The 16 year old Punelas aching to become Another Lydia De Vega led from start to finish as she took the girls  200 Meter in 26.3 seconds a brilliant followup to her triumph in the 100 meters Thursday. The dusky daughter of a tricycle driver from beated two Western Visayas bets Marife Suanque and Magdalena Geciano.

1988 palaro athletics results

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REVOLUTION GRASSROOTS: Insights advocacy of RUN FOR CHANGE

November 17, 2012 3 comments

Revolution from the grassroots: Insights on the advocacy of RUN FOR CHANGE

By: Airnel T. Abarra

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Participants of the athletics clinic powered by RUN FOR CHANGE. “L-R Jerby Deriada, Edgar Bardel, Ian delos Santos, Isidro del Prado, Jr, Mr. Albert Abarquez – Laguna Provincial Sports and Games Development Office Head, Karl Francisco, Christopher Ulboc, Jr, Joanne Lu, Provincial Board Member Neil Andrew Nocon, Atty. Eric Pasion, Jesson Ramil Cid, Emmanuel delos Angeles, and Coach Airnel Abarra (far right).

“Why go to Manila, if Manila can come to you”. This was the statement of Atty. Eric Pasion, of RUN FOR CHANGE (Run4change, Inc.) in their recently concluded Track and Field clinic held at the Laguna Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz, Laguna last November 11. The clinic allowed high school student-athletes from Del Remedio National High School, San Pablo City and selected athletes from the Division of Laguna meet, greet and train with the athletes supported by RUN FOR CHANGE. It was a start to their program of sharing their talents and demonstrating the latest training techniques they’ve learned down to the community level as part of their quest to support total grassroots development in Athletics.

RUN FOR CHANGE started as a student organization  dedicated to supporting road runs in the University of the Philippines, Diliman by providing logistical support to race organizers. Eventually it evolved as one of the more established race organizers and event managers in the country with numerous successful road-racing events.

Christopher Ulboc Run for Change laguna clinic

Christopher Ulboc of RUN FOR CHANGE teaching Laguna athletes on proper core training.

Tapping the resources and knowledge of well-seasoned university athletes and aided by the managerial skills of their core group, RUN FOR CHANGE not only organizes races but has now evolved into an organization that provides support to athletes competing at National and International competitions. Athletes belonging to their group were overall champions for the Men’s Division in the 2011 and 2012 Philippine National Games. Athletes from their selection team in turn represented the country overseas to participate in competitions such as the Hong Kong Inter-city Athletic Meet, the Singapore Open and most recently, in the Thailand Open. Most notable of their performances was that of Jesson Ramil Cid who captured the Gold for the Men’s Decathlon and almost broke the national record which was established in 2001.  As early as now, the athletes of RUN FOR CHANGE are preparing to defend their title as the Men’s Overall Champion in the 2013 Philippine National Games which will be held in Lingayen, Pangasinan this May.

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Philippine National Games Hammer Throw medalist Karl Francisco of RUN FOR CHANGE teaching an athlete of Del Remedio National High School on proper form and technique in Shot put.

What sets RUN FOR CHANGE apart from other organizations is the fact that they are a non-profit organization. The proceeds of their racing events go into supporting athletes and providing assistance for grassroots development programs in different communities. “It is not enough that you are good. If you are good, you must share your talents with others.” says Atty. Pasion.

RUN FOR CHANGE believes that in order to strengthen the talent pool for track and field, young and aspiring athletes should be given a chance to be exposed to new and progressive training techniques and at the same time, coaches should also get the best education that can be offered. Opportunities to learn should always be at the forefront of development.

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Prime movers- Atty. Eric Pasion and Joanne Lu of RUN FOR CHANGE strikes a pose during the Athletics Clinic

With their experience in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, RUN FOR CHANGE looks forward to engaging more communities in the future. They are looking into opening their doors and transforming this simple meet and greet / track and field clinic into an institutionalized program of support for grassroots development with proper coordination with local government units with the support of corporate sponsors. Through this, talent identification at the grassroots level will be much better, which in the long run, will strengthen the base of Philippine Athletics. If you want to help this kind of advocacy, you can contact RUN FOR CHANGE or send email to pinoyathletics@gmail.com.

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Diet for Sprinters (merged)

November 17, 2012 5 comments

From Livestrong.com by Jacques Coresault

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To become a competitive sprinter, combine top-notch training habits with a diet that will fuel your workouts. Specifically, you should consume foods that will provide your body with the necessary vitamins and minerals for optimal performance and recovery. In addition, you must eat the proper carbohydrates to increase the energy available for your workouts. Be particular with your food choices to maximize your sprint speed..

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are important components in every sprinter’s diet. They provide your body with the necessary nutrients needed to maximize your performance and recovery. In addition, fruits and vegetables are low in calories, which will prevent weight gain to keep your body lean. Any additional fat will likely slow your sprint speed. Therefore, set a goal to consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

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Legumes

Include legumes in your diet to improve your body for sprinting. Not only are legumes rich in vitamins and minerals, but they also contain protein, which is vital for rebuilding muscle after your workouts. Similar to fruits and vegetables, legumes are low in calories and high in fiber, which will prevent weight gain. Make legumes your primary source of protein to improve your lean muscle mass and sprint speed.

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates provide your muscles with fuel necessary to run fast. Choosing the proper type of carbohydrates will prevent weight gain and provide your body with a steady source of fuel. Simple carbohydrates, such as white rice, white pasta and white bread, cause a spike in blood sugar levels, which quickly falls soon after. Complex carbohydrates, however, provide you with a consistent source of fuel throughout your workouts and track meets.

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Lean Meats

Sprinters need a steady source of protein to build muscle and improve sprint speed. Animal meats, such as beef, fish, pork, turkey and chicken, contain protein necessary for increasing lean muscle mass. When including animal meats in your diet, your portion size should not be larger than a deck of cards. Choose lean meats to avoid weight gain from eating fatty meats. Including adequate sources of protein and animal meats in your diet will provide your body with the nutrients to increase muscle mass and sprint speed.

400 Meter Runners Diet

Article from Livestrong.com

Mar 29, 2011 | By Carly Schuna

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The 400-meter dash is classified as a sprinting event, so athletes who compete in it do not need to be as concerned about building up endurance as runners who go for longer distances. Instead, sprinters need to address specific nutritional concerns of getting enough protein to build and maintain lean muscle mass and enough slow-burning carbohydrates to keep up their energy for race days.

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Benefits

Eating nutritious foods can yield huge benefits to a 400-meter sprinter. For example, even with regular sessions of weight training, the body won’t be able to build muscle as effectively as it can when such strength training is supplemented with lean, low-fat protein in the diet. Protein-rich food sources include nonfat yogurt, skim milk, lentils, beans, nuts and nut butters, poultry, lean meats and eggs. Nutritious carbs also make a difference. Simple, sugary choices such as doughnuts and baked goods can tank metabolism and won’t provide lasting energy, but whole grains, fruits and vegetables keep blood sugar steady.

Nutrients

Like all healthy adults, sprinters need essential fat in their daily diets, but they may not require as much as non-athletes. The Australian Institute of Sport notes that protein and carbohydrates are the most important nutrients for sprinters, and that women — since they have a higher body fat percentage — especially may want to reduce their daily fat intake to stay muscular and avoid gaining extra pounds. Olympic medal-winning sprinter Maurice Greene remarks that in his sport, protein is the most necessary nutrient, so a proper diet needs to be high in quality protein.

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Foods

To form a general diet foundation, the British Olympic Association recommends that sprinters follow the MyPyramid plan by eating mainly fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products such as bread and cereal, lean meat and dairy products. Specific items that might feature heavily in a 400-meter runner’s diet include whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, rice, starchy vegetables, eggs, lean poultry, deli meat, yogurt, low-sugar fruit or vegetable smoothies, nonfat milk, lentils, beans, tofu and oatmeal.

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Competitions

On a race day, the Australian Institute of Sport suggests tapering off food intake because energy needs may not be quite as high. An athlete may want to eat a moderately sized meal several hours before racing and a small snack closer to race time or between events; however, it’s important to avoid eating too much to avoid potential digestive discomfort.

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Considerations

Not all 400-meter runners follow the same diet, and what works for one runner may not be successful for another. Men and women sprinters may also have different dietary needs. In addition to working with a coach on nutritional concerns, it’s wise to speak with a doctor or a registered dietitian for personalized suggestions regarding how to eat for the best performance.

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1978 Palarong Pambansa

November 16, 2012 3 comments

This is the next set of results I have available.  The 1978 Palarong Pamabansa was held in Cagayan De Oro.

Back in these times the Palarong Pambansa actually served as a sort of National Games with just two age grades senior and junior (supposed to be under 20). There was no high school and elementary grade. A lot of the time athletes competing in the junior division where actually ‘over-aged’ as no birth certificate checking system was in place.

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Mens

Mens 1500m was won by 21 year old Nestor Trampe in 4:09.0, Trampe four years later went on to set the Phil Record in the 1500m of 3.49.96 a record which stood for eleven years. Wilson Elefante was second (4:09.8) later had a career best of 3:51.43.

The 5k was won by Arthur Alimbuyao in 15:07.4 (carrer best 14:49.92), second was Rosario Sarmiento 15:15.0. Alimbuyao also won the 10k in a slow time of 34:29.1 however it was good enough to establish a new meet record  (career best was 31:07.4).

Teodoro Dela Santa (NMRAA) won the 100m in a sluggish 10.9s.   Ruben Moreno who finished third in 11.0s, actually had a personal best of 10.6s from 1974.

In 400 Hurdles Angelito Aguilar (54.6) beat future legend Renato Unso (55.2).  Unso won the 110 Hurdles in 15.5 (later 14.76et), Arnel Lobos is 4th in 15.9. Unso also won the Triple Jump in 14.22m.

Bicol’s Santos Magno Jr. won the 400m (50.3) held a PB of 48.73 from 1974 but getting on a bit by this stage.  Aguilar of WVIRAA was second in the same time of 50.3. Ernseto Lace (typo actually Honesto) was last in 51.8.  Larce would later become a famous member of the Bicol Express 4x400m relay team which set the still standing national record in the 4×400 back in 1985 and improved his 400 PB to 48.01 four years later.  Oddly enough Bicol won the 4×400 in 3:27.4 with Larce and Magno in this original incarnation.  Magno would later enjoy a successful career as a coach of several provincial athletes who later made it to the national team.

RTU current coach Elmer Reyes won the High Jump in 1.89m which was a meet record at this meet. Prior to this in 1974 Reyes had leapt 2.02m which was his career best in Singapore.

26 Year old Susano Ereng threw the shotput  12.64m, three years later he threw 15.20m which stood as the Philippine Record for 12 years. Manuel De Oro finished second in the Javelin. Future Hammer record holder Agustin ‘Danilo’ Jarina threw 40.24m to win the discus from Ereng.

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Womens

Lucila Salao-Tolentino won the 100 Hurdles in 15.2 (best was 14.3 back in 1972 as a junior).  Just holding off Nanette Lusterio (15.3).  Lusterio won the Long Jump in 5.09m.

The 100m was very much a race of veterans this year. The then 29 year old Lorena Morcilla who represented the old guard of sprinters who preceded De Vega Mercado won the 100m (12.4). Morcilla was a finalist in the 200m at Asian Games and was active into her 30s setting her best 100m time of 12.11et in 1980. Another veteran Carmen Torres who at this stage was already 30 but ran until her mid 30s was second in (12.6), Lilibeth Galvez who had a PB of 11.9 from 1972 was third in 12.7. 24 year old Gloria Acedo was fourth in 12.8 (best time was 12.0 the following year).  Tolentino finished fifth in 13.0. Auxellador Sacro finished last (relative of the Unso’s?)

In a closely fought 200m Galvez won in 26.0 from Torres 26.1 (career best was 24.8), and Morcilla 26.2 (24.5 the next year).  Torres won the 400m in 58.9 from Galvez 59.8 (Torres career bests of 58.3/58.51 were done at the sea games the year before).

Consuela Lacusong won the Shotput in 12.06m.  In 1975 Lacusong had broken the 5 year old record of Josephine Dela Vina with a 13.92m shot which still stands as the national record. She beat Terresita Toorabala at this meet 10.79m (who had a best of 11.97m in 1975). Laucsong also won the discus in 39.39m (best 41.75m 1975).

The Javelin was won by Erlindia Lavandia 42.95m who won four sea games title in this event 1977,1979,1981 and 1985.

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Erlindia Lavandia

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Boys

Future national junior record holder Julio Bayaban had major improvements over the next 2 years. The 17 year old won the 200m in 23.1. Danilo Yarte (later 21.8) on this occassion finished last in the final in 24.8. Bayaban took the double with 11.1 in the 100m.

In the Hurdles future ex-national coach Alex Ligtas and former gun starter Danilo Arpon where both in the boys hurdle finals. Ligtas also finished third in the high jump.

In the 1500m and 3ks future national coach Mario Castro finished last in both these events.

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Girls

18 year old Agrifina Dela Cruz won the 100 Hurdles in 16.5.  She later went on to collect a hat rick of sea games titles in 1983, 1985 and 1987. Salve Cambonga clocked a time faster than the winner of the seniors with 12.2, just edging Suzette  Gegaraya 12.3. Cambonga also won the 200m.

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1978 palarong pambansa track only results

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Palaro 2013 – Cebu City

November 16, 2012 4 comments

Palarong Pambansa Cebu City 2013

According to this article Dated November 7. by Marian C. Baring of Sunstar

CEBU City has been producing the bulk of the athletes representing Region 7 (Central Visayas region) in the Palarong Pambansa. And now, Region 7 will be hosting the national meet in 2013.

That is why, in the Cebu City Olympics, set to open tomorrow, Thursday, at the Cebu City Sports Center, the pressure to come up with the best selection mounts.

“We will have the homecourt edge in the Palaro, so it gives us all the more reason to double our efforts to come up with the best team that will finally improve our finish in the Palarong Pambansa,” said Cebu City Schools Division Superintendent Rhea Mar Angtud.

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This is a big change to this previous article below

Palaro 2013 in Bacolod Likely (from Visayan Daily Star)

(Aug 16) Bacolod is putting forward its case to hold the 2013 Palaro, citing that it has successfully co-hosted the 2005 SEA Games and was the main host of the 2011 1st PNG Games. The DEPED is 90% sure at this stage Bacolod will win the bid against other bidders Cebu and Dumaguete. Cebu who have got a brand new relaid track oval would also be a good choice after hosting last years National PRISAA. Dumaguete held the 2012 PNG Games and have one of the only 9 lane right around 400m tracks in the country.

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Negros hosted four Palarong Pambansa in the past, two at the Panaad Park and Sports Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan in 1998 and 2000, and at the Paglaum Sports Complex in 1974 and 1979.*NAB

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Inspection Team Arriving (From Visayan Daily Star)

Members from the Department of Education Palarong Pambansa Evaluation Team are set to arrive in the province today to conduct an evaluation of Negros Occidental’s bid to host the 2013 Games.

Headed by Ma. Arianne Provido from the office of DepEd Assistant Secretary General Tonisto Umali, the team is tasked to oversee the conduct of the bidding and evaluate the province’s capability to host next year’s national Palaro.

Earlier, Gov. Aflredo Marañon expressed optimism that Negros Occidental will win in its bid to host the national school-based sports competition among elementary and high student-athletes.

Supporting the bid is Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia who stressed that the city and the province has played host to the Palarong Pambansa and the Panaad Stadium was the venue for a couple of international football competitions.

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DepEd Regional Director Mildred Garay, likewise, is optimistic of Negros’ chances of winning the hosting bid, saying that it is 90 percent sure that the committee will choose Negros Occidental.

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Do Protein Shakes Build Muscle in Your Legs?

November 14, 2012 Leave a comment
Jul 11, 2011 | By Andrea Cespedes Livestrong.com
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Regular gym-goers often guzzle protein shakes to augment their rigorous strength-training routine. These shakes usually contain some combination of whey and soy protein, along with carbohydrates and sweeteners. Consuming protein after a workout can help you with recovery, repair and muscle growth, but drinking them without exercising will not build muscle in your body, including your legs.

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About Shakes

Protein shakes may be premixed or homemade. They usually provide between 20 and 40 g of protein and promise to help you get a leaner body with bigger muscles. According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, exercising individuals do need more protein, up to 2 g per kg of body weight daily as opposed to the 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight recommended for sedentary individuals. Protein shakes are a convenient way to fit in some of this extra protein.

Timing

Protein consists of chains of amino acids. Consuming amino acids around the time of exercise, usually right before and right after, can help support muscle growth. A study in the journal “Amino Acids” published in 2007 found that ingesting 20 g of protein and amino acids an hour before and after exercise can help improve muscle performance, synthesis and growth. Drinking a protein shake before and after a leg workout can help you build leg muscle.

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Exercise

To build leg muscles, you must perform regular, consistent strength routines with heavy weights. Exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges and calf raises target the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteals and calves to build muscle. You want to use weights that allow you to do 20 or fewer repetitions per set. Without weight training, your muscles are not stimulated to grow stronger no matter how much protein you consume.

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Considerations

You also must leave adequate rest between leg strength-training workouts to experience maximal results. The actual act of lifting causes micro tears in the muscles, and you need rest so these tears repair, making your muscles bigger and stronger. Avoid working legs on consecutive days to allow for proper recovery.

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