Aklan javelin thrower gets 1st Palaro gold

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Western Visayas' Jerremay Rubias won the 1st gold of the 2013 Palarong Pambansa.

GOLDEN THROW. Rubias opened Western Visayas' Palaro campaign with aplomb. Photo by Rappler/Josh Albelda.

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — Western Visayas’ Jerremay Rubias won the first gold medal of the 2013 Palarong Pambansa, throwing 39.59 meters to top the secondary – girls javelin throw competition Monday morning, April 22, here.

The Aklan-native Rubias, the daughter of a farmer, delivered her best throw in her third try to finish ahead of CARAGA’s Rinalyn Apos (37.89 meters) and Jovelyn Notario of Cagayan Valley, who threw 36.05 meters.

Rubias, who copped the silver as a Grade 6 student in the 2010 Palaro, made a triumphant returned to the Palaro after a 2-year absence. – Rappler.com

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