Benjamin Silva-Netto

Benjamin Silva-Netto (born 27 April 1939) is a Filipino long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics.^[1] He is the first Filipino to compete in a marathon event at the Summer Olympics.^[2]

Benjamin Silva-Netto

Personal information
Nationality	Filipino
Born	(1939-04-27) 27 April 1939 (age 86) Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Sport
Sport	Long-distance running
Event	Marathon

Career

Before his participation at the 1968 Summer Olympics, Silva-Netto competed in the first full marathon recorded to be held in the country which took place in Roxas, Capiz. He won the race which took place also in 1968.^[2]

By 2012, Silva-Netto is the secretary general of the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association. He resides in Manila but also spends almost a half a year residing in the United States in New Jersey as an immigrant. He is married and has a single daughter.^[2]