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13 Olympians, 13 Filipino superheroes

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13 Olympians, 13 Filipino superheroes
(UPDATED) Every 4 years, Filipino athletes dare to dream big, even in the direst of circumstances. In 2016, there will be 13 of them.

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Every 4 years, the Olympic Games give rise to new, timeless stories in sports. Another chapter of painful downfalls, and historic conquests.

Every 4 years, the world watches in awe of humans breaking down known limits to stroke greatness. The mind and spirit will be tested. Flesh and bone will collide, ache, stretch, impact, reach, bruise, sweat, and sometimes bleed in pursuit of a glorious moment at the podium, before millions of eyes from around the world, and the fulfillment of a life-long dream.

Every 4 years, Filipino athletes dare to dream big, even in the direst of circumstances. In 2016, there will be 13 of them. Watch them fight, falter, fall, or finally rejoice. Watch them closely.

For sometimes, in these Games every 4 years, ordinary humans can become extraordinary superheroes.






SWIMMING



JASMINE ALKHALDI








TAEKWONDO



KIRSTIE ALORA








WEIGHTLIFTING



NESTOR COLONIA









TRACK AND FIELD



ERIC CRAY








WEIGHTLIFTING



HIDILYN DIAZ








SWIMMING



JESSIE LACUNA









BOXING



ROGEN LADON








TABLE TENNIS



IAN LARIBA








BOXING



CHARLY SUAREZ






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