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July 02, 2024 - The Philippine Rowing Team made waves at the recent Southeast Asian Rowing Federation Championships 2024 in Hai Phong, Vietnam, bringing home a remarkable 18 medals!
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Photo Courtesy of Philippine Sports Commission |
Leading the charge with a golden performance was:
- Kristine Paraon (Women's Single Sculls)
Five rowers secured silver medals:
- Cris Nievarez (Men's Single Sculls)
- Edgar Ilas & Zuriel Sumintac (Lightweight Men's Pair)
- Tammy Sha & Feliza Lenton (Lightweight Women's Double Sculls)
- U23 Men's Quadruple Sculls
- U19 Women's Four
Adding to the team's success were twelve bronze medals:
- James Lantong (Lightweight Men's Single Sculls)
- Feliza Lenton (Lightweight Women's Single Sculls) (Note: This medal was mentioned twice previously, so we can remove the duplicate)
- Sumintac, Lantong, Ilas & Acosta (Men's Quadruple Sculls)
- Erquiaga, Letrondo, Abalos & Ultra (Women's Four)
- Miranda, Caviltes, Huerto & Roque (U19 Women's Quadruple Sculls)
- Women's Quadruple Sculls
- Math Jugadora & Marco Reyes (JM2)
- Aba Abalos & Car Ultra (Women's U23 Double Sculls & Lightweight Women's U23 Double Sculls)
- Marco Reyes & Renoir Reyes (JM2X)
- Women's U19 Pairs
- Carmela Miranda & Billy Roque (Women's U19 Double Sculls)
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is proud of the entire team's dedication and perseverance. This impressive medal haul is a testament to their hard work and brings honor to the Philippines!
Source: Philippine Sports Commission
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