8-Year-Old Gymnast Dominates Palarong Pambansa with Five Golds; New Records Set in Swimming
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Arman Hernandez Jr., an 8-year-old gymnast from the National Capital Region, achieved remarkable success at the 65th Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, winning five gold medals in various gymnastics events. Hernandez, who only started gymnastics a year ago, showcased his talent in the elementary boys artistic gymnastics cluster 1. Alongside Hernandez's achievements, new records were set in swimming, with Reinielle Jan Mikos Trinidad from Calabarzon breaking the record in the 50-meter butterfly event during his final Palaro participation.
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Arman Hernandez Jr., an 8-year-old gymnast, won five gold medals in the elementary boys artistic gymnastics at the 65th Palarong Pambansa.
Hernandez's victories included horizontal bars, vault, floor exercise, individual all-around, and team individual all-around events.
Hernandez only started gymnastics a year ago, making his achievements particularly notable.
Reinielle Jan Mikos Trinidad from Calabarzon set a new record in the secondary boys 50-meter butterfly event at the Palarong Pambansa.
Trinidad expressed gratitude to God for his success in his final Palaro participation.
Hernandez is inspired by national junior standout Karl Eldrew Yulo and his older brother Carlos Yulo.
