Arriana June Cesista emerged as the most successful swimmer, winning all her eight events in the 2022 FINIS Short Course Swimming National Finals that ended Sunday at the New Clark Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac.
Representing Thresher Shark Swim Team of Pangasinan, Cesita swept her four remaining events in the girls 7-8 class to become the most decorated participant in the two-day event.
She took the golds in the 50-m butterfly (50.52) over Zavrinah Pailagao of Sweetdophins (51.39); 100-m backstroke (1:43.31) against Teof Velez of Northmin Stars (2:03.04) and 50-m breast (53.50) against Zavrinah Pailagan (59.87) and Violette Chavez (1:04.15) in the event organized by FINIS Philippines.
“Natutuwa po ako kasi po sa ensayo namin yung focus namin manalo, natupad naman po. Thankful ako kay coach Rey, pati sa parents ko,” said the second grader from Tambungan Preparatory School in Pangasinan who thanked FINIS Managing Director Vince Garcia who personally designed the medals.
Last Saturday, Cesista reigned supreme in the100-m Individual Medley (1:44.60), 100-m butterfly (2:01.43); 50-m backstroke (49.72); 100-m breaststroke (2:00.11), and 50-m freestyle (44.60).
Davao Del Norte homegrown Czarina Cavite, who won three golds in the opening day, added a gold and a silver to her collections.
Garcia was joined by Capas Mayor Roseller Rodriguez in awarding the medals and trophies to the top three overall team champions.
Other winners: Ichico Velez of Northmin Stars (boys 9-10 100-m butterfly, 1:53.40); Daniel Ocampo of Dax Swim (boys 11-12, 1:07.63); Gilbert Gonzalvo (boys 13-14,1:02.46); Kobe Ramirez (boys 15-16, 1:00.21); Anton Malayang (boys 15-16,1:03.80); Kaelan Garzon (boys 17-18, 57.91); Joco Delizo (boys 19over, 1:00.75); Kyle Belicena (girls 11-12, 1:14.78); Rianna Montelibano (girls 13-14, 1:10.00); Keilah Labarda (girls 13-14, 1:35.73); Triza Tabamo (girls 15-16, 1:08.30); Jasmine Obra (girls 17-18, 1:13.03);
Rhiane Aparri (girls 9-10, 42.42); Daniel Ocampo (boys 11-12, 33.16); Enkhmend Enkhmend (boys 13-14, 31.86); Timothy Ram Capulong (boys 15-16, 30.59); Jennuel De Leon (boys 17-18, 27.24); Joco Delizo (boys 19over, 27.64); Maria Celso (girls 11-12, 35.36); FJ Catherine Cruz (girls 13-14, 31.03); Trixie Ortiguera (girls 15-16, 30.48); Jeshanna Oquiana (girls 17-18, 33.13); Necie Bullecer (girls 19over, 33.81);
Pangasinan swimmer wins 8 gold medals in Tarlac
Cap: Arriana June Cesista (right) with FINIS Managing Director Vince Garcia.
Arriana June Cesista emerged as the most successful swimmer, winning all her eight events in the 2022 FINIS Short Course Swimming National Finals that ended Sunday at the New Clark Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac.
Representing Thresher Shark Swim Team of Pangasinan, Cesita swept her four remaining events in the girls 7-8 class to become the most decorated participant in the two-day event.
She took the golds in the 50-m butterfly (50.52) over Zavrinah Pailagao of Sweetdophins (51.39); 100-m backstroke (1:43.31) against Teof Velez of Northmin Stars (2:03.04) and 50-m breast (53.50) against Zavrinah Pailagan (59.87) and Violette Chavez (1:04.15) in the event organized by FINIS Philippines.
“Natutuwa po ako kasi po sa ensayo namin yung focus namin manalo, natupad naman po. Thankful ako kay coach Rey, pati sa parents ko,” said the second grader from Tambungan Preparatory School in Pangasinan who thanked FINIS Managing Director Vince Garcia who personally designed the medals.
Last Saturday, Cesista reigned supreme in the100-m Individual Medley (1:44.60), 100-m butterfly (2:01.43); 50-m backstroke (49.72); 100-m breaststroke (2:00.11), and 50-m freestyle (44.60).
Davao Del Norte homegrown Czarina Cavite, who won three golds in the opening day, added a gold and a silver to her collections.
Garcia was joined by Capas Mayor Roseller Rodriguez in awarding the medals and trophies to the top three overall team champions.
Other winners: Ichico Velez of Northmin Stars (boys 9-10 100-m butterfly, 1:53.40); Daniel Ocampo of Dax Swim (boys 11-12, 1:07.63); Gilbert Gonzalvo (boys 13-14,1:02.46); Kobe Ramirez (boys 15-16, 1:00.21); Anton Malayang (boys 15-16,1:03.80); Kaelan Garzon (boys 17-18, 57.91); Joco Delizo (boys 19over, 1:00.75); Kyle Belicena (girls 11-12, 1:14.78); Rianna Montelibano (girls 13-14, 1:10.00); Keilah Labarda (girls 13-14, 1:35.73); Triza Tabamo (girls 15-16, 1:08.30); Jasmine Obra (girls 17-18, 1:13.03);
Rhiane Aparri (girls 9-10, 42.42); Daniel Ocampo (boys 11-12, 33.16); Enkhmend Enkhmend (boys 13-14, 31.86); Timothy Ram Capulong (boys 15-16, 30.59); Jennuel De Leon (boys 17-18, 27.24); Joco Delizo (boys 19over, 27.64); Maria Celso (girls 11-12, 35.36); FJ Catherine Cruz (girls 13-14, 31.03); Trixie Ortiguera (girls 15-16, 30.48); Jeshanna Oquiana (girls 17-18, 33.13); Necie Bullecer (girls 19over, 33.81);
