Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino cop a pair of para swimming bronzes for the Philippines in the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China
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Gawilan got the Philippines on the medal table first, placing third in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7 final – an event he ruled five years ago in Jakarta, Indonesia – at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Aquatic Sports Arena. “Even if I was not able to defend the gold in my event, I’m still grateful to give the country our first medal in the Asian Para Games,” said Gawilan in Filipino.
China’s Luo Jinbiao struck gold with an Asian Para Games record of 1:08.18, while his compatriot Jia Hongguang secured a one-two finish for the hosts with 1:08.93 for the silver.
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