Six Filipinos had the honor of serving as international pacers in the Run Rome The Marathon last March 17.
From left: Filipino international pacers Cathleen, Jeanette, Kara and JC Santa Rosa from the United States, and Ireland-based Rolando Espina and Mike Gonda.MANILA, Philippines – Mike Gonda and Roland Espina, who both live in Ireland, and New York-based couple JC and Jeanette Santa Teresa and their children Kara and Ashley were chosen as pacers in the 42.195km race, which attracted a record 19,000 marathoners and 15,167 runners.
According to Alona Cochon, a delegate of the Italian Marathon for the Filipino community, the Filipino runners paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Italy Neal Imperial. Debuting Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet aims to harness the trademark Filipino fighting heart as new-look Philippines resumes its FIFA World Cup Qualifiers drive Thursday against fancied Iraq on the...
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