Philippine Team Medal Tally Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2014

The Philippine Team gathered a total 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze medals at the recently concluded Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2014 in Kitakami, Japan.

The 19 athletes from the Philippines competed against 18 other Asian countries and face strong competition from larger contigents. Host country, Japan sent about 2,000 athletes while other countries like India, Singapore and China sending hundreds of their athletes.  This year’s edition of the AMAC, Team Philippines is supported by L Timestudio and Soma sports watch.

AMAC2014 Team Philippine

For the highlights, athletics legend Linda Lavandia lead the medal haul with 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. Danilo “Danny” Fresnido, who won a GOLD in the M40 Javelin, has set a new Asia Masters record.

Linda Lavandia (center) winning GOLD in Javelin Throw

This is an unofficial list of medal from the Philippine Team. I grabbed these photos and updates from the Facebook pages of Edward Kho and Dennis Scott. 😀 Thanks for the updates guys. We’re proud of what the Philippine Team has accomplished!

Edward Kho and Team wins Bronze at 4x400m Relay

Philippine Team Medal Tally (Unofficial Count)

GOLD

Linda Lavandia – Javelin Throw (Women)
Emerson Obiena – Pole Vault (Men)
Danilo Fresnido – Javelin (Men)

SILVER

Linda Lavandia – Shot Put (Women)
Linda Lavandia – Discus Throw (Women)

BRONZE

Linda Lavandia – Hammer Throw (Women)
John Lozada – 800m (Men)
Margarito Baniquead – 5000m Walk (Men)
Team Relay – 4x400m (Men)
Team Realy – 4x100m (Women)

The next Asian Masters Athletics Championships will be held in Singpore in 2016. We’re looking forward to a stronger Philippine Team!

Philippine Team Medal Tally at the Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2014