David Nepomuceno
David Nepomuceno (born May 9, 1900 , † September 27, 1939 ) was a Filipino athlete who specialized in sprinting courses.
David Nepomuceno had specialized in the 100 meter run. In the 1920s, he and his compatriot Fortunato Catalon were among the top sprinters in Asia.
In 1924 Nepomuceno was able to beat his rival at the national championships. The Philippine NOK then nominated him for the Olympic Games in Paris . He was the only athlete in his country who was posted. At the same time, he was the first ever athlete in the Philippines to take part in the Olympic Games. Nepomuceno competed in Paris in the 100 and 200 meters. In the run 6 over 100 meters he was the last of six athletes to cross the finish line and was eliminated. He was also eliminated from the 200-meter run. In run 15 he came in third of three starters. In both disciplines, only the top two could qualify for the next round.
Nepomucenos sporting climax followed in 1925. In that year he ran with 10.6 seconds over 100 meters only 2/10 seconds slower than the current world record of the American Charles Paddock from 1921. At the Far East Games, the forerunners of the Asian Games , which were held in Manila in 1925 , Nepomuceno was defeated by his opponent Catalon over 100 meters. However, he was able to secure victory over 200 meters. In 1927 in Shanghai , Nepomuceno won the 100-meter run, but was only third over 200 meters.
On September 27, 1939, during World War II , David Nepomuceno, who was serving in the United States Navy , was killed on duty.
Individual evidence
- ↑ IAAF Statistics Handbook, Berlin 2009 page 546 ( Memento from June 29, 2011 in the Internet Archive )
Web links
- David Nepomuceno in the database of Sports-Reference (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nepomuceno, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Filipino track and field athlete |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 9, 1900 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 27, 1939 |