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Record-smashing feats highlight Day 2 of 2025 Palarong Pambansa
The National Capital Region (NCR) maintained its lead in the medal tally on Day 2 of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte.
Several athletic records were broken, including the secondary boys' 400m run by Alfred Talplacido of Central Luzon with a time of 48.10 seconds, surpassing the 2014 record.
Josh Gabriel Salcedo of Western Visayas-Antique also set a new record in the secondary boys' discus throw with a 45.52m outing, besting the 2023 record.
Jhul Ian Cañalita of Central Visayas broke a 27-year-old record in the secondary boys' 5,000m race, finishing in 15 minutes and 16.31 seconds.
Cris Ivan Domingo of NCR set a new record in the elementary boys' 400m run with a time of 54.29 seconds, narrowly surpassing the 1998 record.
In swimming, Titus Sia of NCR broke two records in the 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke events while securing three gold medals overall.
A neophyte gymnast from NCR also made a significant impact, clinching five gold medals.
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