SEAG 2011: PH Athletics Team Wins 8 More Medals But No Gold

The Philippine Athletics Team won eight more medals for their respective events.  There are 5 silver medals and 3 bronze medals.  The Philippine Team as a total of 8 gold, 14 silver and 20 bronze medals.

Here’s the additional medal tally for athletics.

Silver Medal

Mervin Guarte – 1500m Male
Archand Christian Dimaano – 400m Male
Arniel Ferrera – Hammer Throw Male
Rosie Villarito -Javelin Throw Female
Henry Dagmil – Long Jump Male

Bronze

Loralie Sermona – Hammer Throw Female
Danilo Fresnido – Javelin Throw Male
Benigno Marayag – Long Jump Male

It was unfortunate that previous gold medalist were not able to defend their titles.  Arniel Fereira (hammer throw), Rosie Villarito (women’s javelin throw), and Danilo Fresnido (men’s javelin) won the gold medal in the 2009 SEA Games in Laos.