Guide to Olympics Games Won by the Philippines
Guide to Olympics Games Won by the Philippines
The Philippines has won a total of 10 Olympic medals, with the first medal being won in 1924 and the most recent one being won in 2020. In this guide, we will explore the different Olympics games that the Philippines has won a medal in.
- Athletics (3 Medals)
The Philippines has won three medals in athletics, with the first medal being won by Miguel White in the 400 meters hurdles event at the 1924 Paris Olympics. The country’s most recent athletics medal was won by Maria Lourdes Mutia-Gabriel in the women’s long jump event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Boxing (3 Medals)
The Philippines has won three medals in boxing, with the first medal being won by Teófilo Yldefonso in the bantamweight division at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The country’s most recent boxing medal was won by Rogen Ladon in the light flyweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Swimming (2 Medals)
The Philippines has won two medals in swimming, with the first medal being won by Eric Buenafe in the men’s 200 meters breaststroke event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The country’s most recent swimming medal was won by Jessie Lacuna in the men’s 200 meters butterfly event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Weightlifting (2 Medals)
The Philippines has won two medals in weightlifting, with the first medal being won by Narcisa Atienza in the women’s 53 kg division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The country’s most recent weightlifting medal was won by Hidilyn Diaz in the women’s 53 kg division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Judo (1 Medal)
The Philippines has won one medal in judo, with the first and only medal being won by Felicisimo Ampon in the men’s heavyweight division at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
- Taekwondo (1 Medal)
The Philippines has won one medal in taekwondo, with the first and only medal being won by Tshombe Hountondji in the men’s heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Conclusion
The Philippines has a rich history of winning Olympic medals in various sports, with athletics, boxing, swimming, weightlifting, judo, and taekwondo being the sports that have contributed to the country’s Olympic medal tally. The guide provides an overview of the different Olympics games that the Philippines has won a medal in, highlighting the sport, event, and year of the victory.