Tracksters Tolentino, Hoffman qualify for Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines -- Two more Filipinos have officially punched their tickets to Paris in track and field’s John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman.
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association announced Cabang Tolentino’s and Hoffman’s entry to the Olympics late Tuesday night.
The 22-year-old Cabang Tolentino qualified for the quadrennial meet’s 110m hurdles event.
Hoffman, for her part, will compete in 400m hurdles.
This pushes the Philippine delegation to the Games to 22.
The two will join fellow track and field star EJ Obiena in the Olympics.
Also representing the Philippines in the Games are boxers Carlo Paalam, Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas and Hergie Bacyadan; golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Hergie Bacyadan; gymnasts Carlos Yulo, Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo and Levi Ruivivar; swimmers Kayla Sanchez and Jarod Hatch; weightlifters Vanessa Sarno, Elreen Ando and John Ceniza; fencer Samantha Catantan; judoka Kiyomi Watanabe; and rower Joanie Delgaco.
The Olympics will kick off later this month.
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