Jerard Jacinto sets new PH record for 100m backstroke | Inquirer Sports

Jerard Jacinto sets new PH record for 100m backstroke

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 06:44 PM August 22, 2019

FILE – Jerard Jacinto during the 2019 SEA Age Group Swimfest in Cambodia. Photo by Celest Flores-Colina

MANILA, Philippines—Swimming Jerard Jacinto narrowly missed the semifinals of the men’s 50-meter backstroke in 2019 the Fina World Junior Championships in Budapest, just a couple of days after breaking the Philippine record in the 100-meter backstroke.

The 18-year-old prodigy tapped the wall at 26.34 seconds in the 50-meter backstroke, finishing 25th overall in the heats while fellow Filipino Jade Olson came 18th at 26.18 seconds Thursday.

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Only the top 16 swimmers from the heats were able to qualify for the semifinals.

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Last Tuesday, Jacinto reset Philippine record in the 100-meter backstroke shared by Olson and swimming legend Ryan Papa (56.48).

The teenage sensation clocked in at 56.27 seconds in the 100-meter back event but missed the cut for the 16-man semifinals after finishing at 22nd. Italy’s Thomas Ceccon ultimately took the gold.

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Their performances will are expected to boost their bid for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games which start November 30.

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