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NCR TANKER SETS NEW RECORD IN PALARONG PAMBANSA

KRYSTAL David from the National Capital Region achieved a remarkable feat during the Palarong Pambansa elementary girls' 100m breaststroke event held at the Marikina Sports Center on Tuesday, August 1.

2 August 2023

KRYSTAL David from the National Capital Region achieved a remarkable feat during the Palarong Pambansa elementary girls’ 100m breaststroke event held at the Marikina Sports Center on Tuesday, August 1.

An incoming Grade 7 student, David displayed outstanding talent, clocking an impressive time of 1:17.98, thereby setting a new Palaro record and securing the coveted gold medal.

Her performance was nothing short of awe-inspiring as she outperformed her competitors.

The second-place finisher, Azula Villanueva from Region 3, trailed nearly seven seconds behind with a time of 1:24.79.

Claiming the third spot and the bronze medal was Cathlene Hengania, who finished with a time of 1:25.48.

David’s extraordinary achievement in the pool has undoubtedly marked her as a rising star in Philippine swimming.