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Tanker Sia breaks 2 records to lead NCR surge at Palarong Pambansa
12-year-old swimmer Titus Rafael Sia from the National Capital Region broke two Palarong Pambansa records in the elementary boys' division.
He set new records in the 100m backstroke with a time of 1:05.44 and in the 200m freestyle with a time of 2:07.86.
Sia also contributed to a gold medal victory in the 4x50 medley relay.
He is aiming to win all seven of his events, inspired by Filipino Olympic medalist Teofilo Yldefonso.
Sia trains extensively, swimming 4,000 to 5,000 meters monthly in preparation for the competition.
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