Filipinos in Paris Olympics within grasp of elusive medals

  • 2 months ago
After seven days of grueling competition, Team Philippines is finally within grasp of elusive Olympic medals in the Paris Games.

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00:00After seven days of grueling competition, Team Philippines is finally within grasp of
00:06elusive Olympic medals.
00:08Tokyo silver medalist Carlo Paalam is looking to secure at least a bronze on Saturday should
00:13he prevail in a tough slog against fourth-seeded Australian Charlie Sr.
00:18Rower Joani Delgaco gives her final burst of energy Friday, finishing 20th overall out
00:24of 32.
00:25Olympic debutant swimmer Jarrod Hatch, meanwhile, goes home, placing 36th in the men's 100-meter
00:31butterfly heats.
00:32All eyes will soon be on World No. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena, arguably the Philippines'
00:37truest remaining medal bet, as he kicks off his podium or bust campaign this weekend.
00:42Anticipation remains high for Haidyln Diaz's weightlifting-era parents Vanessa Sarno, John
00:48Ceniza, and Elrin Ando, who are all still intently preparing for their respective challenges.
00:54This has been Global Rappler's coverage of the Paris Olympics.

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