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Filipino teens prove they’re oh-so-golden with best PH gold haul
Pi Durden Wangkay clinched the Philippines' third gold medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games by winning the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.76 seconds.
Wangkay overcame a previous day's disappointment, where he finished fifth in the 100-meter dash.
He adopted a new mindset for the 200-meter race, imagining it as a local meet where he deserved to win.
Chu Chao-Feng of Chinese Taipei secured the silver medal, while Kim Sunwoo of South Korea took home the bronze.
Wangkay expressed his joy at achieving success not just in local Palaro competitions but also on an international stage like the Asian Youth Games.
His victory adds to the gold medals won by pesilat Kram Airam Carpio and MMA fighter Charlie Ratcliff for the Philippines.
Naomi Cesar also contributed to the Philippines' medal tally by claiming silver in the girls' 800-meter run.
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