Pinay swimmer fails to advance to finals in Tokyo Olympics

Filipino-American swimmer Remedy Rule failed to advance to the finals after placing 15th in the semifinals of the women’s 200-meter butterfly event in the Tokyo Olympics this Wednesday (July 28).

Rule clocked in at 2:12.89. Only the top 8 will push through to the finals.

Rule had qualified for the women’s 200-meter butterfly semifinals event after placing 15th in the overall heats at the Tokyo Aquatics Center last Tuesday (July 27).

The Southeast Asian Games silver medalist had finished sixth with a time of 2:12:23 in Heat 3.

Rule did not qualify for the women’s 100-meter butterfly semifinals.

Meanwhile, swimmer Luke Gebbie finished 5th in Heat 5 of the 100-meter freestyle event, clocking in at 49.64 seconds and ranking 35th in overall rankings.

Only the top 16 pushed through to the semifinals.

Gebbie is set to compete in the 50-meter freestyle event on Friday. (PTV Sports) PG – jlo

 

Popular

Palace bullish on meeting growth target amid headwinds

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Amid various challenges and calamities that have shaped the course of 2025, Malacañang remains optimistic that the government will meet its...

Palace doubles down on hunt for Zaldy Co

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In response to mounting public sentiments on the flood control mess, Malacañang said that it is closely working with the international...

Palace dispels calls for PBBM ouster

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Amid growing sentiments of frustration, anger, and disappointment over the flood control mess, Malacañang declared President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will...

Palace hails peaceful Bonifacio Day protests

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet With nationwide anti-corruption rallies held Sunday in various places across the country ending without any untoward incidents, the Malacañang expressed gratitude...