David Nepomuceno
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David Nepomuceno (May 9, 1900 ā September 27, 1939) was the first Filipino to compete in the Olympics. He was a runner and the sole representative of the Philippines at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1] Nepomuceno, also served as a sailor in the United States Navy.[2] In 1925, Nepomuceno ran the 100 meters in only two-tenths of a second short of the then-world record.
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Nationality | Filipino |
Born | (1900-05-09)May 9, 1900 Oas, Albay, Philippine Islands |
Died | September 27, 1939(1939-09-27) (aged 39) Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
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Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 100m, 200m |
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