Olympian Cris Nievarez, partner cop silver in SEA Games rowing
HANOI — The Philippine rowing team ended up with two medals for the day at the 31st Southeast Asian Games, with podium finishes at the Thuy Nguyen Hai Phong Aquatics Center on Wednesday.
Spearheading the team was Olympian Cris Nievarez, who with CJ Jasmin clinched silver in the men's lightweight double sculls.
Nievarez and Jasmin edged bronze medalists Vietnam (7:08.605) with their time of 7:05.585.
Indonesia ruled the pack with the fastest time at 7:01.385.
Meanwhile, in the Women's Quadruple Sculls, the Philippine team composed of Joanie Delgaco, Amelyn Pagulayan, Josephine Qua and Kristine Paraon won bronze.
They tallied a time of 7:28.879, leagues faster than fourth placers Thailand (7:43.627).
Vietnam and Indonesia clinched gold and silver, respectively.
The rowing team's medal haul sweetened Team Philippines' first gold won by Pencak Silat athlete Francine Padios earlier today.
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