Athletics veterans compete in the World Stage

photo (c) Philippine Masters Athletics Facebook Page

The Philippine Masters Athletics Team will be representing the country in the 21st World Masters Athletics Championships in Lyon, France from August 7 to 16.

Veterans Erlinda Lavandia and Emerson Obiena will be competing in the Javelin Throw W60 and Pole Vault M50 respectively on August 7.

Danilo Fresnido will try to take a shot in in the finals in the qualifying round of M40 Javelin Throw on August 9, while Lorna Vejano will end the team's campaign on August 16 in her W55 Marathon event.

RESULTS:
Erlinda Lavandia - 5th - 28.23m (Javelin Throw W60)
Emerson Obiena - 3rd - 4.05m (Pole Vault M50)
Danilo Fresnido - 2nd - 64.86m ( Javelin Throw M40)