From Underdog to National Hero: Christine Hallasgo's Quest for More Marathon Glory
Source: news.source.inquirer
Christine Hallasgo, once an unexpected discovery in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, is now a prominent figure in Philippine sports, aiming to achieve more success in marathon running. After winning a gold medal in 2019 and a silver in the delayed 2022 Vietnam edition, Hallasgo is focused on improving her personal best at the upcoming SEA Games. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, she remains dedicated to her training and is supported by experienced coaches.
Key Points
Christine Hallasgo emerged as a surprise winner of the marathon gold at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, highlighting her rise from obscurity.
She won a silver medal at the 2022 Vietnam SEA Games, demonstrating her continued success in the sport.
The COVID-19 pandemic paused her career, but she has returned to full-time training with the national team.
Hallasgo competed in the 20th Asian Marathon Championship in Jiaxing, China, finishing ninth and achieving a personal best time of 2:49:27.
Her current goal is to improve her time before the upcoming SEA Games, working closely with coaches Eduardo Buenavista and Christabel Martes.
