Filipino swimmers astounded their fellowmen after bringing home a total of 16 medals in the 2019 SEA Games — with nine bronzes, six silvers, and a gold–held at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.
During the event closing, Jasmine Alkhaldi and Luke Michael Gebbie earned two bronze medals on Monday, December 9, reported ABS-CBN news.
As for her sixth participation in the SEA Games competition, Alkhaldi successfully closed the event with a bronze medal in women’s 100-meter butterfly with a time of 1:00.39 seconds behind two Singaporeans.
Meanwhile, Gebbie won a bronze medal in men’s 50-meter freestyle with a time of 22.62 seconds.
Filipino fans were shocked at the disqualification set upon the Philippines in the men’s 4×100 medley. The reason for the matter is said to be discussed.
Here’s the list of Filipino swimmers who triumphed in the competition:
· James Deiparine – 1 gold, 1 silver
· Luke Michael Gebbie – 1 silver, 1 bronze
· Sacho Ilustre – 1 silver
· Jean Pierre Khouzam – 1 silver
· Jarod Hatch – 1 silver
· Chloe Isleta – 2 silver, 1 bronze
· Remedy Alexis Rule – 3 silver, 2 bronze
· Nicole Oliva – 1 silver, 1 bronze
· Jasmine Alkhaldi – 2 silver, 6 bronze
· Xiandi Chua – 1 silver, 1 bronze
· Desirae Mangaoang – 1 silver