Ernie Gawilan wins Philippines' first gold at 2026 Asian Para Games
Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan won the Philippines' first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, taking the men's 400-meter freestyle S7 on Monday in 4:56.72, SunStar, Philstar and Rappler reported. It was his third straight gold in the event. The 35-year-old Davao City native also qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics with his time, national coach Tony Ong told SunStar.
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- The Manila Times โ Swimmer Ernie Gawilan delivers PHโs first gold in Asian Para Games
- GMA News โ Ernie Gawilan defends Asian Para Games gold, rules men's 400m freestyle S7 para swimming event
- Philstar โ Gawilan splashes way to Philippines' first gold in Asian Para Games
- Rappler โ Gawilan bags Philippinesโ first gold at 2026 Asian Para Games
- Philstar โ Gawilan extends Asian Para Games reign
- SunStar โ Davao's Gawilan delivers Philippinesโ first Asian Para Games gold