Tag: Filipino Athlete
JUST IN: Teen golfer Yuka Saso hailed 1st Filipino US Women’s Open champion
THIS JUST IN: The Philippines' teen golf star Yuka Saso has won the 76th United States Women's Open Championship, becoming the first Filipina to earn the title.
Teen tennis champion Alex Eala returns to French Open for shot at girls’ title
Filipino teen tennis champion Alexandra "Alex" Eala is returning to the French Open for a shot at another Grand Slam girls’ title.
Skate champion Margielyn Didal reaches semis of Olympics qualifier event
Filipino skateboarding champion Margielyn Didal has made it to the semi-finals of the World Street Skateboarding Championships and is strengthening her bid for an automatic slot to the sport's debut at the Tokyo Olympics.
Kiefer Ravena is first-ever Filipino athlete to sign with Nike’s Jordan brand
Basketball star Kiefer Ravena has signed with Nike’s iconic Jordan brand, becoming the first Filipino athlete to join the team.
World No. 1 e-Kata James De Los Santos pockets 52nd gold medal
World No. 1 e-Kata athlete James De Los Santos has pocketed his 52nd gold medal in virtual tournaments since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020.
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott wins LSU bronze, strengthens Tokyo Olympics bid
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott has won a bronze medal at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Alumni Gold Meet while clocking in close to the Tokyo Olympics qualifying times.
Vanessa Sarno debuts as Philippines’ new champion in Asian Weightlifting
Vanessa Sarno has debuted as the Philippines' new champion athlete in the Asian Weightlifting Federation tournament held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Philippines’ teen gymnast Jessica Rayne Tijam starts season as 1st national rep to Sofia...
The Philippines' teen champion gymnast Jessica Rayne Tijam has started the new season as the first national representative to the Sofia Cup, an International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Level event in Bulgaria.
Filipino tennis champion Alex Eala wins debut match at W60 Bellinzona
Filipino teen tennis champion Alexandra "Alex" Eala has won her debut match at the W60 Bellinzona of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's World Tour, bringing her one step closer to the $60,000 tournament prize pot.
Filipina fencer Sam Catantan takes All-America honors in NCAA
Filipina fencer Samantha Kyle Catantan playing for Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has earned All-America honors in the 2021 National Collegiate Men's and Women's Fencing Championships hosted in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott wins silver medal in Texas Relays
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott has collected a silver medal for the Philippines in the 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas.
World No. 1 James De Los Santos breaks personal best record at virtual e-Kata
World No. 1 James De Los Santos has surpassed his personal best record in virtual e-Kata tournaments while pocketing the gold at the Katana Intercontinental League #2.