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POST EVENT REPORT: TEAM PHILIPPINE MASTERS’ PARTICIPATION
19-23 September 2014
National Masters and Seniors Athletics Association of the Philippines
POST EVENT REPORT
Team Philippine Masters Participation
Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
19-23 September 2014
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Background
Since 1981, the organization of Asia Masters Athletics
has been conducting the Asia Masters Athletics
Championships (AMAC) – a competition that
provides a chance for former national athletes aged
35 to 95 years old to test their abilities once again
and demonstrate their skills in the sport of athletics.
The Philippines has been participating in the Asian
Masters Athletics Championships (AMAC) since 1996.
The Filipino athletes have always performed
exceptionally well in the field of athletics. Our past
and more recent achievements have proven that the
Philippine Masters Track and Field Team is still a top
contender in this event.
Past athletics medalists have given pride and glory to
the country, and as they grow older, they continue
to bring honor to the Philippines as they made
numerous triumphs in Asia and World Masters
Athletics Championships duly sanctioned by the
prestigious International Association of Athletics
Federations (IAAF).
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Team Highlights
The 18th edition of the AMA Championships held in Kitakami City, Iwate
Prefecture, Japan from 19-23 September 2014 saw the participation of 19
athletes with 2 team officials. After the week-long event, despite the freezing
climate of about 10-12 degrees, Team Philippine Masters garnered 3 Golds,
2 Silvers and 5 Bronzes for a total of 10 Medals.
Margarito Baniqued, a Gintong Alay program recipient in the 80’s opened the
team’s campaign by winning the Bronze Medal in the 5,000 M Walk (M5054). In the early going, Erlinda Lavandia salvaged another Bronze medal in
Hammer Throw (W60-64) heaving 21.27 meters in the process. Linda
admitted that it was her first-ever attempt in her almost 40 year career to
participate in the event and never prepared for it.
On 21 Sept. Ms. Lavandia captured Silver Medals in both Shot Put and Discus
Throw events for W60-64 age category. The following day, she outclassed
Japan’s Matsuoka Kanako and Kobo Tomiko in Javelin Throw by winning
GOLD and retaining the Game’s Record she posted in 2012. Followed by
John Lozada’s Bronze Medal win in 800M race for M40-44. The day’s
campaign ended with golden performance courtesy of Emerson Obiena’s
4.00M finished in Pole Vault event for M45-49.
Multi-event specialist, Elma Muros-Posadas, attempted to contribute to the
over-all showing of Team Philippine Masters as she has done in the past.
However, her continuous training went to naught when she injured her ankle
in her first attempt in long jump eventually withdrawing her entry in 800 M
hurdles and 4 x 100 M relay.
The last day saw the winning performances of the relay teams. Mesdames
Victorina Calma, Elenita Punelas, Salve Bayaban and Jeanette Obiena
clocked 58 Minutes and 56 seconds to win the Bronze Medal in 4 x 100 MR
(W40-44). This was followed by another Bronze Medal performance of 4
Minutes 6.58 seconds in 4 x 400 MR (M40-44) courtesy of Julio Bayaban,
John Lozada, Edward Kho and Emerson Obiena.
Danilo Fresnido, an enlisted personnel and former SEA Gamer ended the
campaign with a big bang plunging his spear with a distance of 63.58 Meters,
thus, winning the GOLD and establishing new AMAC’s record in Javelin
Throw (M40-44).
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Pre-Games Highlights
Preparation Training at PSC- ULTRA, Pasig City, MMla.
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18th ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
19-23 September, 2014
PERFORMANCE RESULTS
MEN’S DIVISION
N0.
ATHLETE’S NAME
AGE
GROUP
SEX
EVENT/S
1
BANIQUED, Margarito
50-54
M
5000 M Walk
2
BAYABAN, Julio
50-54
M
3
CHEE, Antonio
35-39
M
100M,
4 x 100 MR
4 x 400 MR
Pole Vault
4
DE SANTOS, Mario
50-54
M
400M
800M
5
FRESNIDO, Danilo
40-44
M
Javelin Throw
6
KHO, Edward
40-44
M
400M
4 x 400MR
7
LOZADA. John
40-44
M
800M
1,500M
4 x 400 MR
8
OBIENA, Edward
45-49
M
Pole Vault
4 x 100 MR
4 x 400 MR
9
OBIENA, Emerson
45-49
M
10
SCOTT, Dennis
65-69
M
11
UNSO, Reynato
55-59
M
Pole Vault
4 x 100 MR
4 x 400 MR
2000M Steeple Chase
1,500M Hurdles
300m Hurdles
100M Hurdles
400M Hurdles
OFFICIAL
RESULTS/
MEDALS WON
Bronze
5000 M Walk
32m.38:56s.
Bronze
4 x 400 MR
4m.06:58s.
Gold
New Games Record
63.58M
Bronze
4 x 400 MR
4m.06:58s.
Bronze
800M
Bronze
4 x 400 MR
4m.06:58s
Gold
Pole Vault
4.00M
Bronze
4 x 400MR
4m.06.58s
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18th ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
19-23 September, 2014
PERFORMANCE RESULTS
WOMEN’S DIVISION
N0.
ATHLETE’S NAME
AGE GROUP
SEX
EVENT/S
1
BAYABAN, Salve
50-54
F
100M
4 x 100 MR
2
CALMA. Victorina
40-44
F
3
EALDAMA, Susan
40-44
F
800M
1,500M
4 x 100 MR
100M
4 x 100 MR
OFFICIAL
RESULTS/
MEDALS WON
Bronze
4 x 100 MR
58m.56s
Bronze
4 x 100 MR
58m.56s
Bronze
Hammer Throw
21.27 Meters
Silver
Shot Put
8.86 Meters
Silver
Discus Throw
20.62 Meters
Gold
Javelin Throw
63.58 Meters
(Retains NGR Set in
2012)
4
LAVANDIA. Erlinda
60-64
F
Hammer Throw
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Javelin Throw
5
POSADAS, Elma Muros
45-49
F
100M
4 x 100 MR
Long Jump
PUNELAS, Elenita
40-44
F
Long Jump
4 x 100 MR
Bronze
4 x 100 MR
58m.56s
7
OBIENA, Jeanette
40-44
F
80M Hurdles
4 x 100 MR
Bronze
4 x 100 MR
58m.56s
8
VEJANO, Lorna
50-54
F
5,000M
1,500M
6
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Erlinda Lavandia
W60-64 Age Category Medalist
Hammer Throw, Shot Put, Discus Throw and Javelin Throw
1 GOLD, 2 SILVERS, 1 BRONZE
MEDALLISTS
Linda receiving her Bronze Medal for Hammer Throw (W60-64)
from AMA Technical Director Kana of Singapore
Linda being given her Winner’s Diploma as Silver Medalist in Shot Put (W60-64) by
AMA Technical Director Kana of Singapore and witnessed by Awards Committee
Director Tonichi Kaozaki of the Organizing Committee
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Linda posing for posterity after receiving her second silver medal
Discus Throw event (W60-64)
Wrapped with Philippine Flag after the awarding ceremony for
Javelin Throw (W60-64). Linda won Gold and retained the
AMA event record she established at the 17th AMAC in
Chinese-Taipei in 2012.
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Danilo Fresnido
M40-44 Age Category Medalist
Javelin Throw
1 GOLD, New Games Record
MEDALLISTS
Danilo Fresnido, winning the Gold Medal in Javelin Throw (M40-44) and establishing a New Games Record
of 63.58 Meters is flanked by Silver Medalist Kawashiro Yamihiro (JPN) and Bronze Medalist Hishibashi Isashi
(JPN). The ceremony was witnessed by Hidato Mizuaki of the Organizing Committee
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Emerson Obiena
M45-49 Age Category Medalist
Pole Vault and 4 x 400 MR
1 GOLD, 1 BRONZE
MEDALLISTS
Top photo shows Emerson honing his
Pole Vault technique prior to winning
the Gold Medal at the 16th AMAC in
Kitakami City, Japan. Lower Photo:
Together with his relay team who
finished 3rd Place in the 4 x 400 MR
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John Lozada
M40-44 Age Category Medalist
800M and 4 x 400 MR
MEDALLISTS
2 BRONZES
John Lozada holding his
Winner’s Diploma and
the medal laced on his
neck for placing 3rd in
the 800 M race (M4044).
While waiting for
their cue, John with
the relay team that
won the bronze
medal in the 4 x 400
MR
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Edward Kho and
Julio Bayaban
4 x 400 MR (M40-44)
1 BRONZE EACH
MEDALLISTS
Edward Kho posed with his
Bronze Medal and Winner’s
Diploma while Julio Bayaban
received his share of the glory
in winning the 4 x 400 MR
The 4 x 400 M Relay Team
dedicating their victory to
former NMSAAP’s President
and exponent of Philippine
Masters
and
Seniors
movement in the country
Manny Ibay whose dedication
has steered the NMSAAP’s
direction and growth.
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Victorina Calma, Elenita Punelas
Salve Bayaban, & Jeanette Obiena
4 x 400 MR (W40-44)
1 BRONZE EACH
MEDALLISTS
Victorina Calma, Elenita Punelas, Salve Bayaban and Jeanette Obiena after receiving
their Medals and Winner’s Diploma in placing third over-all in the 4 x 100 MR (W40-44)
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Margarito Baniqued
5000 M Walk (M 50-54)
1 BRONZE
MEDALLISTS
The first medal catch for Team Philippine Masters’ campaign courtesy of Margarito Baniqued in 5000 M
Walk (M50-54) with a time of 32min.38:57s enough to wrestle a podium finished and a Bronze Medal.
Baniqued, inching his way in the final stretch is captured in print by Japanese newspaper covering the
event – Asahi Shimbun.
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NMSAAP’S OFFICIAL FUNCTION
NMSAAP’s Vice President, Erlinda Lavandia, attended the AMA Executive Council and General
Assembly as presided by out-going AMA President Kiyoki Kounoike . During this occasion Linda was
tasked as 1 of 3 election supervisors where the new set of AMA officers were elected and
proclaimed.
The New AMA Executive Officials
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ASIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS (AMAC)
HISTORICAL RESULTS
As of 23 September 2014
EDITION
HOST/COUNTRY
DATE/YEAR
MEDALS
WON
NO. OF
ATHLETES
19-23 September
2014
3 Golds
2 Silvers
5 Bronzes
19
21
5
18
Kitakami City, Iwate
Prefecture, Japan
17
Taipei City, Chinese
Taipei
2-7 November 2012
8 Golds
7 Silvers
5 Bronzes
16
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
6-12 December 2010
5 Golds
1 Bronze
15
14
Chiangmai, Thailand
Bangalore, India
1-5 December 2008
14-19 November 2006
13
Bangkok, Thailand
1-5 December 2004
12
Dalian, China
15-22 September
2002
11
Bangalore, India
5-10 November 2000
10
Okinawa, Japan
13-19 October 1998
9
Seoul, Korea
1-6 October 1996
3 Golds
10 Golds
7 Silvers
2 Bronzes
3 Golds
2 Silvers
9 Golds
4 Silvers
7 Golds
2 Silvers
1 Bronze
4 Golds
4 Silvers
2 Bronzes
RECORDS
SET
Javelin Throw
(M40-45) NGR
63.58 Mtrs
Danilo Fresnido
Javelin Throw
(W60-64) Retained
NGR
Erlinda Lavandia
Javelin Throw
(W-60 y/o)
Long Jump
(W-35 y/o)
Javelin Throw
Pole Vault (45-49 y/o)
Pole Vault (35-39 y/o)
No Entry
3
13
4
6
6
12
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18th ASIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS (AMAC)
19-23 September, 2014, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
TESTIMONIAL PHOTOS
1st Row (L-R): Edward Kho, Edward Obiena, Danilo Fresnido, Margarito Baniqued, Antonio Chee, Julio Bayaban
and John Lozad. 2nd Row (L-R): Mario De Santos, Elenita Punelas, Victorina Calma, Reynato Unso, Dennis Scott,
Lorna Vejano, Erlinda Lavandia, Elma Muros-Posadas, Salve Bayaban, Susan Ealdama, Jeanette Obiena,
Emerson Obiena. The National Masters and Seniors Athletes Association of the Philippines (NMSAAP) to the
18th AMA Championships is backed by San Miguel Corporation, Petron, SportsCore, Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office, Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee
Team Philippine Masters to the 18th AMA Championships – supported by Accel
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18th ASIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS (AMAC)
19-23 September, 2014, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
TESTIMONIAL PHOTOS
Team Philippine Masters to the 18th AMA Championship – Supported by Soma Watch & L Time Studio
Team Philippine Masters to the 18th AMA Championship – Supported by El Lobo Energy Drink
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NMSAAP’s Sponsors Deliverables
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Photo Gallery
High 10 for a successful stint in the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships,
19-23 September 2014, Kitakami City, Japan
Meeting several Filipino expats who are based in Kitakami City, Japan
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Photo Gallery
Filipino expats as games volunteers helping and assisting participants especially in translation.
Light moment for Team Philippine Masters
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PRESS RELEEASES
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Southeast Asian long jump queen Elma MurosPosadas sanhi ng injury, nang sikwatin
ang dalawang gold medals para sa Philippine
Masters Team sa wakas noong Lunes ng 18th
Asia Masters Athletics Championships (AMAC)
2014 sa Athletic Field ng Kitakami Sports Park
sa Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
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Madaling dinale ni Lavandia ang ginto sa javelin throw ng women 60-64 age group sa paghalibas ng
spear sa 30.05 meters upang daigin sina Japanese Kato Keiko (28.76m) at Ota Tokiko (26.44). Pero ‘di
na nagtangkang wasakin ang record na kanyang ginawa sa 17th AMAC 2013 sa Taiwan.
Naghagis naman si Obiena ng 4m sa pamamayagpag sa men’s pole vault 45 years old kontra sa dalawa
ring mga Hapones na sina Higashino Makoto (3.8m) ay Fukaya Eiji (3.2).
Nakapitas ng bronze si John Lozada sa 800-m run sa 2:18.08 clocking sa likuran ng mga Nippons na
sina gold winner Namekawa Yuji (2:08.48) at silver medalist Koji Kashima (2:10.08).
Nasaktan si Posadas sa unang
attempt pa lang sa paboritong
long
jump.
Napilayan din siya noong isang taon sa hurdles kaya umayaw sa kabila na siya ang nagtatrangka sa
kumpetisyon.
Binalangkas ang national team ng namayapang dating pangulo ng National Masters and Seniors
Athletics Association of the Philippines (NAMSAAP) na si Manny Ibay, na isa ring kawani noon ng
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
Katuwang ng PSC sa pag-ayuda sa paglahok ng bansa sa Japan trackfest ang El Lobo Energy Drink,
San Miguel Corporation, Petron, SportScore, L-Time Studio, Soma, Accel, PCSO, at POC. May unang
nadaklot ang mga Pinoy bets ditong dalawa ring silver at isang bronze.
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Banigued, Lavandia bag bronze in Asia Masters
(The Philippine Star) | Updated September 21, 2014 - 12:00am
Members of Philippine Masters team pose upon arrival in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
for the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships. They are (kneeling, from left) Edward Kho,
Edward Obiena, Danilo Fresnido, Margarito Banigued, Antonio Chee, Julia Bayaban and John
Lozada and (standing, from left) Mario De Santos, Elenita Punelas, Victorina Calma, Reynato
Unso, Dennis Scott, Lorna Vejano, Erlinda Lavandia, Elma Muros-Posadas, Salve Bayaban, Susan
Ealdama, Janette Obiena and Emerson Obiena.
MANILA, Philippines - Margarito Banigued placed third in the men’s 5,000m walk while former
javelin champion Erlinda Lavandia also produced a bronze in hammer throw at the start of the 18th
Asia Masters Athletics Championships in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture in Japan last Friday.
Banigued, a middle distance runner during the Gintong Alay days, turned in a 32-minute, 38.57second clocking in a field of 42 in the 55-years-old category to deliver the first medal for Team
Philippines before Lavandia surprised the field with a third place finish in hammer throw (21.27
meters) in women’s 60-64 years-old section.
Team Philippines, whose participation here was ensured by its former president Manny Ibay of the
Philippine Sports Commission before his death, is backed by San Miguel Corp., Petron, Sportscore,
L-Time Studio, Soma, El Lobo Energy Drink, Accel, PCSO, PSC and the Philippine Olympic
Committee.
It was Lavandia’s first time to compete in hammer throw since she started vying in the Masters at
45. Lavandia said she took up a second event while training in Baguio and spent two months
honing up for her new event.
She will still compete in the javelin throw where she is considered the top bet for the gold medal.
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PH lands 2 silvers
Sep. 22 Tempo
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KITAKAMI CITY, Japan – Erlinda Lavandia won silver medals in the
discus throw and shot put to complement her earlier bronze medal in
hammer throw on Saturday in the 18th Asia Masters Athletics
Championships in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Lavandia heaved 20.62 meters to settle for second place behind
Matsuoka Kanako of Japan who set a gold medal clinching 23.11 meters
in the discus throw event for women 60-64 years old.
Lavandia again placed runner up to Kanako, a fellow former Asian
Gamer, in the shot put for her second silver medal. She threw 8.64 meters
against Kanako’s 9.52 meters in the same age group.
Lavandia earlier won a bronze medal in the hammer throw event on
Friday while she prepares to see action in her favorite javelin event where
she is still the reigning champion.
Margarito Baniqued won the Philippines’ other bronze medal in the
5000-m walk for men 55-5years old.
The Philippine Team is being backed by San Miguel Corporation, Petron,
Sportscore, L-Time Studio, Soma, El Lobo Energy Drink, Accel, PCSO,
PSC and the POC.
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Active Lifestyle
Fresnido, Lavandia, Obiena relive glory days
with gold medals in Asian Masters
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From: From the wires
Spin.ph : September 24, 2014, 03:47 pm
Javelin thrower Danilo Fresnido set a new Asian Masters record with his heave of 60.48 meters in
the competition for veteran athletes 40-years old. L-TIMESTUDIO
KITAKAMI CITY, Japan—Danilo Fresnido closed the Philippine campaign in the 18th Asia
Masters Athletics Championships here by winning the country’s third gold medal in the javelin
throw with a new record to boot on Tuesday.
Fresnido set a new Asian Masters record with his heave of 60.48 meters in the competition for
veteran athletes 40-years old, complementing the first gold medal won by Erlinda Lavandia, a
legendary figure in the Asian Masters, in the javelin throw event for women 60-64 years old on
Monday.
Emerson Obiena also won a gold in the 45-year old men’s pole vault event.
Those three gold medals matched the target set by
the very lean team of just 22 athletes whose travel
here was made possible by the support of El Lobo
Energy Drink, San Miguel Corporation, Petron,
Sportscore, L-Time Studio, Soma, Accel, PCSO,
PSC and POC.
Team leaders Ariel Paredes and Paul Ycasas
dedicated the team's performance to the departed
Manny Ibay, who led the National Masters and
Seniors Athletics Association of the Philippines
(NMSAAP) to new heights before his death.
The team also won two silver and five bronze medals.
The silver medals were also courtesy of Lavandia in the discus and hammer throws.
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The bronze medallists were from Victorina Calma, Len Punelas, Salve Bayaban and Jeanette
Obiena in the 4x100 Meters (W-40) and John Lozada, Julio Bayaban, Emerson Obiena and
Edward Kho in the 4x400 Meters (M-40). Follow the writer on Twitter: @spinph
Fresnido gives PH 3rd gold
MB Online/September 24, 2014
Japan — Danilo Fresnido closed the Philippine campaign in the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships here by
winning the country’s third gold medal in the javelin throw with a new record to boot on Tuesday.
Fresnido set a new Asian Masters record with his heave of 60.48 meters in the competition for veteran athletes 40years old, complementing the first gold medal won by Erlinda Lavandia, a legendary figure in the Asian Masters, in
the javelin throw event for women 60-64 years old on Monday.
Emerson Obiena also won a gold in the 45-year old men’s pole vault event.
Those three gold medals matched the target set by the very lean team of just 22 athletes whose travel here was
made possible through the support of El Lobo Energy Drink, San Miguel Corporation, Petron, Sportscore, L-Time
Studio, Soma, Accel , PCSO, PSC and POC.
RP HAULS 2 GOLDS IN JAPAN
Malaya Insights ----September 24, 2014
KITAKAMI CITY, Japan. – Erlinda Lavandia and Emerson Obiena made up for the sudden withdrawal of former Asian
long jump queen Elma Muros-Posadas due to injury, winning the first two gold medals for the Philippine Masters Team
on Monday in the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships.
Lavandia bagged the gold in the javelin throw event for women 60-64 years old with ease, heaving the spear as far as
30.05 meters to beat Kato Keiko (28.76m) and Ota Tokiko (26.44m), both of Japan.
She did not attempt to break the record she established in the 2013 edition of the Games in Taipei, though.
Obiena is also bringing home the gold from the pole vault event for men 45-years old. He cleared 4 meters to beat
Japan’s Higashino Makoto (3.8m) and Fukaya Eiji (3.2m).
John Lozada took the bronze medal in the 800-m race with his time of 2: 18.08, behind gold medal winner Namekawa
Yuji (2:08.48) and Koji Kashima (2:10.08), both from Japan.
Muros-Posadas suffered an injury in her first attempt in her favorite long jump and got out with a limp.
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The team made it here through the efforts of the late Manny Ibay, former president of the Philippine Masters Association,
who built this squad through the support of El Lobo Energy Drink, San Miguel Corporation, Petron, Sportscore, L-Time
Studio, Soma, Accel , PCSO, PSC and POC.
Aside from the two gold medals, the team also has two silvers and three bronzes.
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Fresnido cops Phl 3rd Asia Masters gold
(The Philippine Star) | Updated September 25, 2014 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - Danilo Fresnido closed out Team Philippines’
campaign in the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships with a
victory in javelin throw, delivering the country’s third gold in record
fashion in Kitakami, Japan last Tuesday.
Fresnido set a new Asian Masters record with a heave of 60.48 meters
in the 40-years-old division, complementing the first gold medal won by
Erlinda Lavandia, also in javelin for 60-64 years-old last Monday.
Emerson Obiena also won a gold in the 45-year old men’s pole vault
event.
The three-gold haul thus matched the target set by the lean squad of 22
athletes whose campaign was backed by El Lobo Energy Drink, San
Miguel Corporation, Petron, Sportscore, L-Time Studio, Soma, Accel ,
PCSO, PSC and POC.
The silver medal winners were Victorina Calma, Len Punelas, Salve
Bayaban and Jeanette Obiena in the 4x100 meters (W-40) and John
Lozada, Julio Bayaban, Emerson Obiena and Edward Kho in the 4x400
meters.
The team also won two silver and five bronze medals.
Meanwhile, team leaders Ariel Paredes and Paul Ycasas dedicated their
performance to the departed Manny Ibay, who led the National Masters
and Seniors Athletics Association of the Philippines (NMSAAP) to new
heights before his demise.
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