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Queen of Javelin from Baguio wins 4 Gold Medals in PH Masters International Athletics Championships

Photo Courtesy || Selavan Ponciot

Cordillera - Former Baguio Cop and SEA Games multi-gold medalist Major Linda Lavandia took home 4 Gold Medals in the 2022 PHILIPPINE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS for Women 70 Category on November 11-12, 2022.

According to NMSSAP president Jose Ang Jr., the tournament has attracted foreign entrants from Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. It is put on by the National Masters and Senior Athletics Association of the Philippines.

In 2019 Major Lavandia, one of the greatest javelin throwers in the history of Southeast Asian games won four golds in different throwing events namely javelin throw, discus throw, shotput and hammer throw South East Asia Athletic Championship held in Singapore from May 4 to May 5, 2019.

Lavandia told in a news interview that she keeps on training, eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep to be able to stay fit and strong.

"Thorough training. Kailangan magtraining ng maigi. Dapat may dedication, determination and discipline... Kailangan on time ka matulog, yan ang sikreto ko doon," Lavandia said.

Lavandia's goal is to always be a world champion and wants to compete with best athlete from the USA.


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Anonymous said...

PAREHAS NA SILA NI GE. BANTAG 4 STAR SI ATE LAVANDIA 4 GOLDS

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