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Team Philippines clinches gold medal in Men’s 4x400m relay finals
Computer System Servicing | Sports Writer
Highlights:
- The Philippine men’s 4x400m relay team won the gold medal at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games with a time of 3:07.22, narrowly beating Thailand by just 0.1 milliseconds.
- The team, composed of Frederick Ramirez, Michael Carlo Grafilo Del Prado, Joyme Albao Sequita, and Umajesty Wesley Lachica Williams, led from early in the race and demonstrated strong teamwork throughout.
- This victory marks the Philippines’ first gold in the men’s 4x400m relay in 10 years, bringing the medal back home since 2013.
Philippine athletics team ended the 32nd Southeast Asian Games by winning the men’s 4x400m relay finals, they grabbed the final event of the competition in a photo finish held at Morodok Techo National Stadium, May 12, 2023.
Frederick Ramirez, Michael Carlo Grafilo Del Prado, Joyme Albao Sequita and Umajesty Wesley Lachica Williams finished the game with a time of three minutes, 07.22 seconds, claiming the gold via just 0.1 milliseconds over Thailand.
Philippine squad showcased their dominant performance as they took the lead early in the beginning of the game.
“This is my first big meet. Back from Ilagan I pulled my hamstring in the 200, I’m just getting into shape, the heat took its toll on me,” said Williams. “But I’m happy and blessed that we were able to pull the gold for the Philippines I’m tired but on the inside, I feel great.”
Saquita ran in the second leg, which allowed the Philippines to take the lead and move to the inner lanes, Philippines remained ahead, followed by Thailand and Singapore.
Moreover, the Philippines were still ahead, Del Prado remained in front as he opened up a 30 meter lead.
The last gold medal was in 2013. That was 10 years ago,” Del Prado stated. “The gold medal is back in the Philippines.”
Meanwhile, Williams took the anchor leg, and the gap is closing, the lead is down to about 10 meters.
The gap narrowed as Thailand’s anchor runner pushed hard to catch up to the Philippines, while William kept trying until he had built a 15-meter lead.
In the end, the Philippines team claimed the gold, delivering a dominant performance that showcased their skill and strong teamwork.
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Teamwork Wins the Race
Computer System Servicing | Sports Writer
When we watch athletics in big events like the Olympic Games, we often see athletes running and jumping. It looks like they are winning because of their own strength and speed. In every race, four runners share teamwork and try to finish first. Many people think athletics is only about individual talent. They forget that athletes inside the field must talk, listen, and trust each other to win.
Philippine Team Wins by a Heart
Computer System Servicing | Sports Writer
In the 2023 Southeast Asian Games held in Phnom Penh, the Philippine quartet of Frederick Ramirez, Umajesty Williams, Joyme Sequita, and Michael Carlo del Prado delivered a performance built on trust and teamwork. Inside the Morodok Techo National Stadium, they ran not just as four fast athletes, but as one solid unit.