An aquanaut from Kalibo, Aklan splashed her way in the swimming events of the 2019 ILOPRISAA Meet after clinching four gold medals over the weekend.
Representing Hua Siong College of Iloilo (HSCI), Kyla Soguilon ruled the secondary girls’ swimming. She notched gold medals in the 500-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke, 100-meter freestyle, and 50-meter butterfly events, before settling for a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke.
Before making a name in Iloilo grounds, Soguilon already started as an elementary swimmer in the Palarong Pambansa, Batang Pinoy, Milo Little Olympics, and even in international events.
The former Sun Yat Sen High School standout, was also hailed as Junior Athlete of the Year by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) two years ago.
Theo Ange Ngu also emerged as the most bemedaled athlete anew in elementary boys athletics. Ngu received his gold medals in 200-meter dash and 400-meter run and in 400-meter hurdles to help the Red Phoenix finish at third runner-up overall in the elementary boys athletics.
Hua Siong also placed second runner-up in secondary boys athletics with John Paul Solas netting a gold medal in triple jump and two bronze medals in 4×100 and 4×400 relay.IMT