David Nepomuceno
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | May 9, 1900 Oas, Albay, Philippine Islands |
| Died | September 27, 1939 (aged 39) Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100m, 200m |
David Nepomuceno (May 9, 1900 – September 27, 1939) was the first Filipino to compete in the Olympics. He was a runner and the sole representative of the Philippines at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1] Nepomuceno, also served as a sailor in the United States Navy.[2] In 1925, Nepomuceno ran the 100 meters in only two-tenths of a second short of the then-world record.
Early athletic career[edit]
Nepomuceno specialized in 100 meter sprints. Along with fellow Filipino Fortunato Catalon, he was considered a world-class sprinter in the 1920s, competing frequently in the Far East.
The Olympics[edit]
When the Philippines joined the International Olympic Committee in 1918, the requisite for the country's acceptance was the participation of a Filipino athlete at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Nepomuceno was the sole participant representing the Philippines. At the Olympics, he ran the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes; in neither race was he fast enough to qualify for the quarterfinals.[3][4]
Far Eastern Games[edit]
Nepomuceno won the following medals at the Far Eastern Games:[5]
1925
- Gold Medal, 200 meter straight dash
- Silver Medal, 100 meter dash
1927
- Gold Medal, 100 meter dash
- Bronze Medal, 200 meter straight dash
References[edit]
- ^ Philippine Olympic Committee Archived March 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ling, Huping; Austin, Allan W. (March 17, 2015). Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 298. ISBN 978-1-317-47645-0.
- ^ "David Nepomuceno Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ "David Nepomuceno". Olympedia. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Great Britain Athletics, Far Eastern Games
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