Arlan Arbois Jr., a native of Tupi, South Cotabato, captured the silver medal in the men's marathon with a time of 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 27 seconds.
A former Rizal Memorial College Bulldogs athletic varsity team member, Arbois's win is special since it is his first SEA Games appearance.
On the distaff side, Christine Hallasgo, a native of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, took the bronze medal in the women's marathon in 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds, behind entries from Indonesia and Vietnam.
The strong performance of the two is attributed to their coach, Eduardo Buenavista, a former SEAG gold medalist. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Photo: PATAFA Sec. Gen. E. Kho
Photo: PATAFA Sec. Gen. E. Kho