PH Olympic medal drought persists
By Ted S. MelendresBMX rider Daniel Caluag’s incredibly hollow pledge of a fight could well mirror the Philippines’ ignominious campaign at the 30th London Olympics here.
BMX rider Daniel Caluag’s incredibly hollow pledge of a fight could well mirror the Philippines’ ignominious campaign at the 30th London Olympics here.
As it played out, Marestella Torres needed a leap much shorter than her national record to advance to the semifinals and post a Philippine first in Olympic women’s long jump.
Sobbing on the shoulder of swimmer Jasmine Alkhaldi at the Athletes Village here, Marestella Torres tried to speak but bit her lips instead.
Brimming with renewed confidence, Marestella Torres finally gets her chance at Olympic redemption when she competes with the world’s best again in the women’s long jump at the London Games here.
Unlike swimmers Jasmine Alkhaldi and Jessie Khing Lacuna, long jumper Marestella Torres will be gunning for a berth in the semifinals when her event fires off on Tuesday at the Main Olympic Stadium here.
There may be countless factors to consider, but as far as two-time Olympian Elma Muros-Posadas is concerned, all bets are off when you’re competing on the sporting world’s grandest stage.
FILIPINO tracksters led by Olympic-bound Marestella Torres and Rene Herrera will see action in three big international events this month and early July.
Olympic-bound athletes like Marestella Torres may opt to just inspire Philippine team aspirants with their presence in the ongoing POC-PSC National Games which got going yesterday.
GEARING up for the London Olympics, Marestella Torres brought home yesterday a shiny gold medal from the prestigious 2012 Asian Athletics Grand Prix.
At least six Filipinos will campaign in the 2012 London Olympics as the Philippines earned Tuesday another slot in shooting.
A record leap earned long jump queen Marestella Torres another distinction in the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night on March 3 at the Manila Hotel.
Filipino gold medalists in the 26th Southeast Asian Games will get a special citation from the Philippine Sportswriters Association when it holds its Annual Awards Night on March 3 at the Manila Hotel.
Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association is hoping to get included in the 10 priority sports which will be ensured of sufficient funding from the government.
