01/03/2026
Wow! Amazing! 💪🤙
🏆 Sonny Wagdos Breaks Legendary Buenavista 22-year-old National Record in Marathon 🇵🇭🏃♂️💨
History has officially been rewritten on the global stage! We are witnessing a monumental shift in Philippine distance running. This is an absolutely historic day for Philippine athletics—seeing the legendary Eduardo "Bertek" Buenavista’s 22-year-old record (2:18:44 set in Oita, Japan in 2004) finally fall—and having two athletes surpass it in the same race—is the ultimate testament to the growth of the sport. 📈✨
🥇 Sonny Wagdos: The South East Asian King
A massive congratulations to Sonny Wagdos for an era-defining performance at the Tokyo Marathon on March 1! The 31-year-old pride of Agusan Del Sur, Mindanao, who has masterfully transitioned from the 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m to the full 42.195km, stopped the clock at a staggering 2:14:37. 🕒🔥
🥈 Richard Salano: Double the Glory
The celebration doesn't stop with one name. Richard Salano also delivered a world-class performance, timing in at 2:15:08. Both men effectively moved past the long-standing 2004 record set in Oita, Japan, by their coach, proving that the student has truly honored the master by raising the bar for the entire nation. 🥈🤝
🤝 The Legacy of Coach Bertek
This double-victory is a massive tribute to their coach, Eduardo "Bertek" Buenavista. It proves that his legacy lives on through the champions he mentors. From the heart of Mindanao to the world stage in Tokyo, these athletes embody the grit and excellence of the Filipino spirit. 🏔️🏙️
Note: Record is subject to official ratification by PATAFA. 📝✅
Edit: SEA Record of Robi Syianturi of Indonesia is 2:13:38 set in Seville on Feb 15, 2026.
Congratulations to Sonny Wagdos, Richard Salano, and Coach Bertek! You have made the entire country proud! 🇵🇭🙌🎉
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