SWIM Philippines August 2013

Battle of the Best The pool warriors

of NCAA Season 89

AUGUST 2013

Pot of Gold

Easy-to-make meals to get you race ready!

FAST& FURIOUS

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The Big Reveal

Turn your flabs into abs

Food Myths Debunked

The truth about nutrition and hydration

Plus: A peek into the G-League National Championships, Alaska IronKids, World Merit Aquathlon, and Cherifer Little League Swimtastics 2

E ditor's Note Are you ready to race? As we go to press, young swimmers all over the metro are busy preparing for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The oldest athletic association in the country, the NCAA was founded in 1924 through the initiative of Dr. Regino R. Ylanan. At the time, he was responsible the physical education department of the University of the Philippines.

Season 89 of the NCAA brings together 10 schools, namely: Arellano University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines, Mapua Institute of Technology, College of Saint Benilde, San Beda College, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Jose Rizal University, San Sebastian College, and University of Perpetual Help.

Our cover boys are all psyched up for the competitions—and we hope that you are too! Best of luck everyone!

On the cover: Migo - Arena Python Enzo - Arena Training Suit

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Editor in Chief Jing Lejano Design & Layout Mikke Gallardo editorial associate Janina Tan Contributors Thea Alcantara, Mach Frigillana,

Chappy Callanta, Harvie De Baron, Kaye Lopez Marketing Monique Morales, Precy Santos Photographer Erik Liongoren Hair and Make-Up Liza Dosano Acknowledgments:

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CONTENTS 3 Food Myths Debunked

The truth about nutrition and hydration

4 The Big Reveal

Work up your abs

8 NCAA Team Lineups

10 Be Seen

5 Pot of Gold

Nutritious one-pot meals

6 Fast and Furious

Meet NCAA headliners Andrei Lorenzo Manzo and Miguel Lorenzo Gonzaga

Look at who’s competing on Season 89 G-League National Championships, Alaska Ironkids, World Merit Aquathlon, Cherifer Little League Swimtastics 2

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Meet the sport’s future stars

Erratum: The name of Courtney Gray’s father is Paul and not Kyle as indicated in the last issue. Our apologies.

HEALTH • NUTRITION • wellness

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August

Food Myths Debunked

Swimmers have all sorts of belief when it comes to nutrition and hydration. We give you the truthbyand nothing but! harvie de baron MYTH: I won’t eat rice, so that I can lose weight and be faster in the water.

REALITY: Yes, cutting back on rice might help you lose weight but it will not do anything to improve your performance. Carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel for exercise.

Not having quality carbohydrates means not having quality fuel for swimming. It’s like driving a car without gas. Being light does have its perks in the water but trying to lose weight the wrong way means sacrificing your power. Instead of blaming rice for your weight gain, why not try checking what other types of food you eat and drinks you take? You might be cutting back on the wrong thing. Bottom line: Eat according to your purpose.

MYTH: I can eat a lot of sweets and junk food because I burn so much during training anyway.

REALITY: I have heard and seen this so many times; swimmers bingeing on sweets and fast food while rationalizing that they can eat whatever because of their training volume. Part of the statement is true.

A swimmer’s workout is quite tough and it does burn fat. The question is, what kind of swimmer do you want to be? If your goal is to be at the top of your game, then why fuel your body with junk? A swimmer burns

lots of calories but he also has to have a great immune system to be able to swim well. If you are often sick and cannot train, how can you improve? Sweets and junk food have been proven to contribute to the degradation of our body’s immune system. Moreover, instead of contributing to recovery, bad food basically takes away from your body instead of helping it.

It’s all about the quality of fuel you want to put in your body. All I know is that no one would dare put LPG into a Ferrari if they want to win a race.

MYTH: I don’t need to hydrate because I don’t sweat as much when I swim anyway.

REALITY: The truth is that swimmers are the most dehydrated athletes of all. Most swimmers believe that they don’t sweat so much because a huge amount of their time is spent in the water where the temperature is cooler. By the time a swimmer decides to hydrate, training is halfway, if not almost over. He is almost dehydrated by this time.

Not properly hydrating results in headaches, poor performance, and slower recovery. The best thing to do is to take sips of water during training to make sure that you are fully hydrated.

MYTH: I don’t need nutrition advice because I am thin and fast anyway.

REALITY: There are some very good swimmers out there who are doing quite well without any knowledge of sports nutrition.

Although nutrition is still the most underrated aspect of swimming, I believe that it is what separates good swimmers from great ones.

If a swimmer is fast now, I can guarantee that if he practices proper nutrition and fueling, he can even be faster. I am a big proponent of eating right. It doesn’t necessarily mean hiring a nutritionist but choosing the right fuel and eating with proper timing.

Can you imagine how much faster a swimmer can be if he stops fueling his body with junk? Ask yourself: What is your goal? Olympic champions are dedicated to winning even if it means sacrificing junk food to get the gold.

You may reach Harvie De Baron through Email harviedebaron @gmail.com, Facebook/ harviesportsnutritionist or Twitter @ baronmethod for more information about his sports nutrition services.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE SWIMMING

The Big Reveal

Yes, underneath all that flab are killer abs just waiting to be discovered!

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h, yes, the abs question! It’s amazing how much attention and press the abdominals get in fitness clubs nowadays. Some people even look at it as the barometer of manhood; having them supposedly makes you more of a man and a superior catch.

Sports coaches though couldn’t care less if athletes have abs as long as their core is strong for the work that needs to be done. But of course, this kind of thinking doesn’t stop anyone from trying to get killer abs so let me humor you guys as we dive into the world of abdominals.

You’ve probably heard this line before: “I have abs. They’re just hiding under my fat.”

Well, even if this is meant to be a joke, it’s actually the truth. We all have abdominals under our fat. Some may even be well developed and strong; others may not. But the fact is, they are there.

Developing your abs is no different from training other muscles of the body. You will have to load it and put it under tension for it to develop. However, we shouldn’t isolate the abdominals if we want to uncover it. A good full body routine will increase metabolism and therefore fat loss. That’s only half of the equation to have visible and appealing abs.

The other half is choosing the food that you eat. I’ll leave the technical stuff to Harvie, our resident nutritionist, but suffice it to say that it will be very difficult for you to have visible abdominals if you don’t eat the right food and watch your caloric intake. Swimmers and other athletes are lucky because they need a lot of calories to fuel their workouts. But if you’re a recreational athlete, then you have to watch what you eat.

As for your workout, you have to realize that the main function of the abs isn’t to “crunch.” It’s to protect our internal organs from harm. This is why I try to shy away from any crunching work unless one has great hip mobility and stability. Most people crunch using the lower back, leaving their spine vulnerable to injury. So instead, we will do stability work that will keep the spine neutral and force the abdominals to contract and resist movement. Here are three exercises that will do just that.

by coach chappy callanta

Modified planche push-ups: Planche push-ups are usually done with the feet off the floor.

It is a very difficult and advanced exercise. You can work towards this by starting with your feet on the floor and your arms facing forward. Go on a narrow push-up position with your hands right below your shoulders. As you go down on the push-up, push your body forward so that your hands will end up on your waist. In one motion, push back to starting position. Repeat 10 times. Do 3 sets.

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Walking one-hand overhead lunges:

Overhead ball slams: This is a fast and

powerful full body exercise that increases heat and puts much tension in the abs when done correctly.

Make sure to lift the ball as high as you can, while bending back just a little bit; this will stretch the abdominals while the downward movement contracts the abs. Throw the ball down as hard as you can and then catch it on the rebound. Repeat the movement quickly to get more metabolic work done.

Lunges for the abs? I say, yes! Lunges work the biggest muscle of your body, the glutes (butt). One way that you can melt all that fat is to increase heat; the bigger the muscle, the more heat. Plus, having one hand overhead and carrying a weight will work the opposite side obliques or what we sometimes call the “love handles.”

Coach ChappyCallanta is the Fitness Program Director of 360 Fitness Club.

You may get in touch with him through his phone at 0917-7962173 ore-mail him at cscallanta@gmail.com or chappy@completethecircuit.com

Pot of Gold

These one-pot meals will supply your body with the nutrients you need for training and recovery as you prepare for your gold medal finish.

By Kaye Lopez

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When it comes to intense competition, proper nutrition is crucial to achieve optimal performance during training sessions as well as on race day. Just like a high-performance car running on high-octane gasoline, your food intake can make a huge difference in your body’s response to training and rate of recovery. Try these easy-to-make one-pot recipes (good for 4 servings) from The Feed Zone Cookbook in preparation for your upcoming swim meet:

Chicken Quinoa Soup

Salmon Coconut Curry

Pork and Brown Rice

Chicken and quinoa is an excellent combination for fast recovery. Chicken meat is rich in lean protein that helps repair muscle tissue while quinoa is a good choice for replenishing depleted carbohydrate stores. It is also a good source of magnesium, which may help improve muscle strength in athletes.

Salmon is an excellent source of DPA and HPA, omega-3 fatty acids that reduce stress and help calm pre-race jitters. Lessen your carbon footprint by choosing the more sustainable wild Alaskan salmon over the farmed variety.

A diet based on whole grains such as brown rice has been shown to lower symptoms of internal inflammation, resulting in improved heart health and faster exercise recovery. Contrary to popular belief, lean pork tenderloin has an excellent protein to fat calorie ratio of 6:1 and contains selenium, a powerful antioxidant that combats exercise-induced oxidative stress in the body.

• Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a pot.

• Saute 1 diced onion and 1 sliced carrot for 5 minutes.

• Add two 15-ounce cans black beans (drained), one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup sliced roasted red pepper, 1 tablespoon canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced), 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper.

• Simmer for 20 minutes.

• Stir in zest of one orange and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme.

• Serve with diced avocado.

• Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a pot.

• Add 2 chopped shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves. Heat for 1 minute.

• Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon each minced ginger and curry, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne, salt, and pepper.

• Boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

• Add 1 pound skinless raw salmon (cubed), 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, and juice of 1 lime. Simmer for 5 minutes.

• Garnish with cilantro.

• Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a pot.

• Saute 1 onion (diced), 1 pound raw pork tenderloin (sliced into strips), and 2 garlic cloves (minced) for 5 minutes.

• Add 1 cup red wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.

• Add a 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 cup brown rice, 1 bell pepper (diced), 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 30 minutes.

Quinoa dates back three to four thousand years ago when the Incas first realized that the quinoa seed was fit for human consumption. According to WHFoods, quinoa “was the gold of the Incas” because the Incas believed it increased the stamina of their warriors. So for them, a pot of quinoa is literally a pot of gold.

Similarly, The Quinoa Corporation calls quinoa the “Supergrain of the Future.”

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Season 89 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association is destined to be another milestone event. Meet two of the season’s most exciting swimmers!

By Jing Lejano Photographed by erik liongoren

The Goalsetter

Unlike most competitive swimmers who started training at an early age, 20-year-old Miguel Lorenzo Gonzaga only took to the pool when he was already a senior in high school. For many years, Migo, as he likes to be called, was a member of the basketball team of the University of Perpetual Help in Las Pinas City. Unfortunately, conflicts between his basketball training schedule and his academic calendar forced Migo to give up his days in the court. But forever the athlete, Migo yearned for the thrill of competition. At the invitation of a good friend, Migo tried out for a spot at his school’s swim team. He had taken swimming lessons when he was younger, and he thought that it wouldn’t hurt to try. He got in—and easily fell in love with swimming. As much as he loved the excitement of basketball games, swimming proved to be the more enjoyable sport for him. He liked the energy, passion, and adrenaline rush that comes with competing in races.

It wasn’t surprising then when he got into the Swim Team of the College of Saint Benilde. The very first time that he participated at the NCAA in 2010, he went home empty-handed. While he was prepared for the loss, he promised himself that he would fare better the next time around. He recalls, “Ang sabi ko nalang, kaka-start ko palang naman. Next year, babawi ako.

Sabi ko, sa next NCAA, mag-go-gold na ko. Tsaka magse-set ako ng isang record.”

His words had a prophetic ring to it—and on his second year at the NCAA, he won a gold on the first day of competition, and another on the second day.

Along with his teammates at the 4x50 relay, he was able to set a new NCAA record.

On his third year at the NCAA, he won three golds, one each for the 50 Free, 50 Back, and 50 Fly. It helped that Migo took the words of their coach, Ronald Cruz, to heart.

Migo says, “He told us to just keep trying. Focus on your goals. If you want to

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achieve something, do something about it.”

And Migo is definitely doing something about it. For this season of the NCAA, his second to last, Migo is aiming for nothing less than the MVP title. He says, “Kasi gusto kong mag-exit ng maganda.”

In this regard, his training sessions under their new coach, Evan Grabador, has become more focused and intense. He is spending even more hours at the pool in order to best prepare for the upcoming competitions. Fortunately, his parents have been very supportive of his campaign, bringing him to training sessions every morning, and being present in every meet and competition.

Aspiring swimmers who’d want to follow his steps would do well to follow his advice: “Love what you’re doing. Hindi ka gagaling sa bagay na hindi mo mahal gawin. Focus. Set goals and achieve it.”

Natural Born Athlete

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Not in his wildest dreams did 19-year-old Andrei Lorenzo Manzo expect the many awesome experiences that he has encountered as a competitive swimmer.

Andrei was only seven years old when his parents enrolled him in a learn-to-swim program in Calapan City. A native of Mindoro, Andrei was instantly comfortable in the water. One of the coaches saw the potential in the young lad, and encouraged him to join a training program, which he did.

He was a natural. When he participated in his first swim meet, he got a bronze in the breaststroke event. He was eight years old at the time. “Tuwang tuwa ako,” he recalls of the very first time he won a medal.

More intensive training and many competitions later, and Andrei would earn the MVP title at the Southern Tagalog Amateur Swimming Association (STASA) competitions. His parents nurtured his athletic abilities, but reminded him to enjoy his training as well.

In college, he got a sports scholarship at San Beda College, uprooting him from his beloved hometown. The first year was tough. “I got homesick,” he recalls. His parents would sometimes visit him in Manila, but to take his mind off thoughts of home, he just worked even harder at the pool. He also made sure that he was doing well in academics. In the mornings, Andrei would hit the pool; in the afternoons, he would hit the books. He says, “Maraming challenges sa college at yung training, pahirap ng pahirap.”

In between, he would be invited to swim meets abroad. At the British International School Invitationals in Thailand, he was able to snag a gold for breaststroke. At the Hongkong International School Invitationals, he brought home two silvers, one each for 100 Breast and 200 Breast. At the All Nations Cup in Singapore, he got silver. However, the awards he cherished most were the medals he brought home from the last season of the NCAA where he got two golds, one each for 100 Breast and 200 Breast.

This season, Andrei is set on breaking the record in breaststroke, and is giving his all to his training workouts. That’s because he wants to give his best, and nothing less, at the NCAA.

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NCAA

Team Lineups

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta host school

Head Coach: Anthony Reyes Strength & Conditioning: Roy Alvaro & Art Narvaza juniors Team Captain: Yuji Melevo Koizumi Mac Lanz Pontevedra Ernest Layug Andrei Mendiguarin Manuel Pedrero Carlo Faulve seniors:men Team Captain: Aldrin Lopera James Chan Dwight Teves Christian Mabida Jemmeson Quindara seniors:women Bea Tacocong

San Beda College

2012 senior champions Head Coach: Gavino Roxas Jr. Asst. CoachES: Genesis Mendoza, Geneson Mendoza, Rommel Clarin juniors Sebastian Arcilla Joshua Casino Jasper Casino Anthony Navarro Alcher Calderon Rogelio Frias Yuri Ilustre Ron Alcantara Mark LIbarnes Nico Calma Gerard Samson Isaiah Tungul Kyle Paggabao seniors:men Team Captain: Joselito Vinluan Jr CO Captain: Jorev CastaĂąarez Wilfredo Sunglao Jr Andrei Lorenzo Manzo Joseph Lance Sanone Ruentone Jugar Lorenz Joshua Francisco Michael David Diaz Christian Dimaculangan Guillermo Clemente IV Edmundo Villa del Rey III Micheal Anthony Sangalang Rafael Barrairro Khale Whimpee Pua John Paulo Noora Ladiemar Mangumpit

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seniors:women Lorelie Lora Michaella Carla Chua Millicent Matienzo Patricia Ella Garcia Frances May Cabrera Jan Mariel Pilar Djhoana Ronquillo Gia Nicole Balabag Monica Mae Cuenca Ricalyn Magbanua Vina Rose Madero Yvonne Cortey Camille Joy Arreza Larraine Love Muyalde Glorietta Kreanne Platilla HOME POOL: San Beda College Manila & San Beda College Alabang

La Salle Greenhills 2012 junior champions

Head Coach: Evan Grabador ASST. CoachES: Teohdy Gavino, MCgyver Reyes juniors Team Captain: Robby Agustin Mille Reyes MJ Rominquit Andrae Pogiongko

Miguel Barlisan Jan Del Rosario Alessi Castro EJ Bartolome Miggy Baniqued Chris Young Nitoy Rodriguez Josemarie Laxa Home Pool: La Salle Green Hills

De La Salle College of St. Benilde Head Coach: Evan Grabador Asst. Coach: Lyca Agustin seniors:men Team Captain: Mark Advincula RJ Agtarap Mark Carrasco Jason Cuenca Gerald Gelanga Benedict Geneta Migo Gonzaga Sam Ongjoco Miguel Rianzares Kiefer Ticao Diego Toledo Marc Vargas Joseph Ventinilla Jovic Ventinilla

seniors:women Team Captain: Rich Bermudez Monique Abesamis Rances Bayaca Mica Buna, Grace Cervantes Inna Cruz Alyssa Gandollas Bianca Ilustre Maria Lipat Sherry Okubo Sam Sangalang Cello Santos Kim Bonus Home Pool: La Salle Green Hills

Lyceum Head Coach: Ronaldo Buin Asst. Coach: Jaime Lopez Strength & Conditioning: Ernani John Lopez seniors:men Aerbeen Almoneda Nico Asido Joaquin Azores Eiji Dizon Ryan Espinosa John Leonard Garrachico

John Paul Garcia Kim Ivan Lastimosa Kim Lopez Jeremy Lopez Matthew Lorenzo Michael Morelos Bruce Benedict Papa Edzar Pille Exequiel Sagalongos Gian Tena seniors:women Joylyn Agan Jane Causapin Aizel Luna Joy Ann Morada Sushmita Zen Morada Jeremi Presnedi Mary Clarence Teodoro Kristine Vicente Karen Faye Villegas Josyl Xen Ybanez

LETRAN Head Coach: Richard Luna seniors:men Team Captain: John Jeric Fuente Abraham Hatang Jr.

Emilio Aguinaldo College Head Coach: Dale Evangelista seniors:male Mico Anota Romark Belo Eves Contreras Harold Ecleo Adan Gonzales Ammir Hamsain Orlando Isip, Jr. Sean Manicad Jack James Manto Jayson Patombon Mark Joseph Pilapil Mark Jerwin Valdez seniors:Female Toni Mae Bation Trixia Paulette Caguitla Glenda Cezar Gangale Moreau Dabi Paolina Denoyelle Daniella Camyl Evangelista Chrisse Anne Gesmundo Mythe Gonzales Jobelyn Ocampo Danalyn Parco Mae Precillas Cielo Ruanto Alaine Marrielle Soriano Alyssa Danielle Soriano Alshly Crisielle Soriano

Arellano Head Coach: Joy Patana

Jhon Christopher Dela Cruz Mohammad Domingo Damman Paolo Romano Ocalinas Paolo Tristan Tacocong Dave Eseo Kevin Nicole Perez Alnexon Demson Ben Maestro Fernando Zenarosa Lance Emmanuel Macawili seniors:women Ma. Gene Rose Jizmundo Rianne Plomeda Earlaine Shane Torres Mikaela Quihano Erin Denise Teodoro Monica Louise Saldajeno juniors:boys Charlie Nissan Dela Peňa Stephen De Jesus Adrian Basco Harold Alexandre Diaz Kennedy Zenarosa Kenneth Zenarosa Roque De Asis Jux Keaton Solita Gerom Bajado

MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Head Coach: Ian Valdez seniors:men Kerween Balangue Mark Leinel Co Kris Eriko Dela Cruz Stephen Robert Doroteo Renz Lexter Evangelista Sheendoulle Fabregas Paul Daniel Gabato Alfred Karl Maglabe Jose Roberto Ng Eliezer Rivera Edzel Daryl Roberto Lance Cymer Ruz Jose Luis Villalon Julius David Villamater seniors:women Princess Ann David Anne Mykel Enriquez Margarett Mallo Chastine Earl Nolasco Kristine Eiriel Nolasco Pauline Marie Parilla Diane Mae Raganit Beatrice Ingrid Tena

MALAYAN HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SWIMMING TEAM Head Coach: Ian Valdez juniors:boys Jexter Janzen Chua Vanz Gabriel Goh Zachary James Kekenusa Zaniel James Kekenusa Ken Gil Romero Ross Rashad San Juan Francis Sherwyn Tan

SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGES – RECOLLETOS Head Coach: Fernando Yumul juniors Carl Patrick Bormate Reynald Bautista Brendel Florendo Deinen Ryio Flores Fitzgerald Hofer Gerald Magadia John Kenneth Mar Ed Russell Purisima Andre Resol

Darwin Tumaneng Daniel Turqueza Vanne Zendrix Yumul seniors:men Mhikcoloe Dominique Abina Kevin Ray Aldovino Eian Borja Ron Carlo Cajucom Jerome Henson Paul Gabriel Hofer Abel Andrew Resol John Liendl Serrano Ron Angel Serrano Dominique Raymund Sevilla Miguel Thruelen seniors:women Abigail Arnaiz Mary Jane Bagat Frances Anne Burgonio Ystella Mae Comia Julyvida Dolalas Ma. Cathline Dolalas Jan Jeselle Esperida Rosleen Fulgencio Angela Fillo Shandrelle Anne Lorbes Kyeten Moreno Irah Isabelle Solon Beatrice Tuazon

juniors Brent Alcosaba Justine Eden Cyrus Gallego Wess Jamias senior Mens: Vhon Joue Delima Makim Bahara Lou Gaerlan, Jr. Alsimar Hajan Eduard Kim Mallares Mansul Tanhaji Whinzon Ybardaloza seniors womens: Clara Marie Del Rio Sitti Syria Goff Kaycee Ibanez Rosel Joy Quizon

We were not able to get the team information as of the date of printing. The team may get in touch with us at info@swim.ph for future features.

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BE SEEN G-League National Championships July 19-21, 2013 Valle Verde Country Club

Alaska Ironkids June 30, 2013 Marist School Marikina

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World Merit Aquathlon

BE SEEN

June 30, 2013 Amoranto Sports Complex, Quezon City

Cherifer Little League Swimtastics Meet 2 July 14, 2013 PCA, Paco Manila

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Gianna Vivien Garcia

Russel Mikolai Villaraza

Hugh Heiner Juan Tong

Trisha Lei Bongco

10 years old • Quezon City

10 years old • Marikina City

8 years old • Marikina City

10 years old • Iloilo City

Team: D’Ace Plaza Seahawks Favorite events: 50m and 100m Butterfly, 50m and 100m Freestyle Future goal: To join the Palarong Pambansa and be a member of the Philippine National Team Hobbies: Painting Person I look up to: God What I want to be when I grow up: A dermatologist or an interior designer What I love most about swimming: Having fun with my teammates

Team: Marist Blue Wave Swimming Club Favorite Events: 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke Future goal: To be a gold medalist in national and international competitions Hobbies: Playing computer games Person I look up to: Michael Phelps What I want to be when I grow up: Civil engineer What I love most about swimming: Having fun while being fit

Team: Nautilus Swim Club Favorite event: Freestyle Future goal: To be an all around swimmer Hobbies: Playing electronic games Person I look up to: My mother What I want to be when I grow up: Chemical engineer What I love most about swimming: Swimming makes me become strong, healthy, and mentally alert.

Team: Iloilo Sea Warriors Swim Club Favorite events: Freestyle and Backstroke Future goal: To join the Philippine Team Hobbies: Badminton Person I look up to: God What I want to be when I grow up: Flight stewardess What I love most about swimming: It keeps me healthy and fit.

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