Justin Macario snags PH's first SEA Games gold in men's poomsae

Justin Macario secured the Philippines' first gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand by winning the men's freestyle poomsae event.

Macario impressed the judges with a routine featuring speed, power, and impressive finishing kicks off a backflip.

His performance earned him a score of 8.200, placing him ahead of competitors from Thailand and Malaysia.

This victory marks a significant achievement for Macario and the Philippine delegation in the ongoing games.

Earlier, John Derick Farr had already contributed a bronze medal to the Philippines' tally in the mountain bike downhill event.

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