20 athletes make
up new Patafa roster
THE Philippine Amateur Track and Field
Association has submitted for approval to the Philippine
Sports Commission its new 20-member national squad.
Southeast Asian Games record holders Henry
Dagmil and Marestella Torres lead the squad, which also
includes Rene Herrera (3,000 meters), Arniel Ferrera (hammer
throw), Julius Nierras (400m), Mercedita Manipol (5000-m),
Danilo Fresnido (javelin throw), Ernie Candelario (400-m),
Rosie Villarito (javelin) and Mary Grace Melgar (400-m
hurdles).
Also endorsed to make up the RP squad are Arnold Villarube
(decathlon), Joebert Delicano (triple jump), Midel Dique
(800-m), Julius Sermona (10,000-m), Eduardo Buenavista
(marathon), Jho-an Banayag (marathon), Rodrigo Tanuan Jr.
(400-m), Junrey Bano (400-m), Eliezer Sunang (shot put) and
Fil-American Deborah Ann Samson (pole vault).
