Benjamin Silva-Netto
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 27 April 1939 Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Benjamin Silva-Netto (born 27 April 1939) is a Filipino long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1] He is the first Filipino to compete in a marathon event at the Summer Olympics.[2]
Career
Before his participation at the 1968 Summer Olympics, Silva-Netto competed in the first full marathon recorded to be held in the country which took place in Roxas, Capiz. He won the race which took place also in 1968.[2]
By 2012, Silva-Netto is the secretary general of the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association. He resides in Manila but also spends almost a half a year residing in the United States in New Jersey as an immigrant. He is married and has a single daughter.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Benjamin Silva-Netto Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ a b c Engracia, Artemio Jr. (13 August 2012). "Silva-Netto: The country's original marathon man". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
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