Espenilla, Cadag break through at Asian U20 athletics meet

HONG KONG—Ana Bhianca Espenilla and Jerico Cadag delivered silver and bronze medals that underscored the promise of Philippine athletics at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. For Espenilla, the moment came when she least expected it. The 19-year-old javelin thrower from Tigao Island, Masbate, had struggled through her first five attempts, far from medal contention with her best mark stuck at 47.71 meters. But on her sixth and final throw, Espenilla unleashed a personal-best 52.20 meters at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, catapulting her to the biggest podium finish of her young career. “I was surprised when I reached 52 […]... Keep on reading: Espenilla, Cadag break through at Asian U20 athletics meet

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer