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Filipino athletics competitor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rene Gamarcha Herrera (born April 24, 1979) is a Filipino[1][2] track and field athlete. In total he has won 5 gold medals at South East Asian games.[3][4] Currently, Herrera is one of the newly appointed coaches of the Philippines national athletics team.[5]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Rene Gamarcha Herrera |
Nationality | Filipino |
Born | May 24, 1979 |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) (2012) |
Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) (2012) |
Sport | |
Country | ![]() |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 3000m steeplechase Marathon |
Herrera was born and raised in Jordan, Guimaras. He is the son of Rodrigo Herrera, an establishment janitor, and Nenita, a former housekeeper.[6] Herrera started running at high school[7] although, for a time, he was primarily an amateur boxer, competing in that event until the age 17. He stopped boxing with a record of 20 fights and 5 loses.[1][7] Subsequently, Herrera entered the annual Milo marathon that he won, enabling him to qualify for national competitions.[7]
Herrera is a Philippine Navy seaman, 2nd class and has competed in Southeast Asian, Asian and Olympic Games.[8]
In 2012 London Olympic Games, Herrera made his Olympics racing debut in the 5000 metres.[9] He qualified for the Olympics after winning silver at the Hong Kong Intercity Athletics Championships and becoming a five time gold medalist for the Southeast Asian games.[6]
He was the oldest competitor for the Philippines at the Olympics[7]
On August 8, 2012 in Olympic stadium, Herrera finished in 41st place, in a time of 14:44.11, his personal’s best in the 5000 metres.[10] However, Herrera did not advance at heats to the finals.[11]
Herrera competes in the 3000 meter Steeplechase[12] and Marathon events.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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2012 | 2012 Summer Olympics | London, United Kingdom | 41st | 5000 m | 14:44.11 PB |
Hong Kong Intercity Athletics Championships | Hong Kong, China | 2nd | 5000 m | 15:01.73 | |
2011 | South East Asian Games | Palembang, Indonesia | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:52.23 |
Asian championships | Kobe, Japan | 8th | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:12.34 | |
2010 | Asian Games | Guangzhou, China | 8th | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:02.93 |
Malaysian Open | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:00.53 | |
2009 | South East Asian Games | Vientiane, Myanmar | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:11.20 |
2008 | Ho Chi Minh Int'l | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 3000 m steeplechase [Gold] | 9:00.01 | |
Inchon international half marathon | Inchon, Korea | 8th | Half-Marathon | 1:05:59 PB | |
2007 | South East Asian Games | Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Thailand | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:54:21 |
2006 | Asian Games | Doha, Qatar | 6th | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:05.70 |
Philippine Olympic Festival | Palayan City, Philippines | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:58.9 | |
2005 | South East Asian Games | Manila, Philippines | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:56:14 |
World Cross Country Championships | Saint-Galmier, France | 128 | Men's Short cross | 13:42 | |
2004 | World Half Marathon Championships | New Delhi, India | 73rd | Half marathon | 1:15:06 |
2003 | South East Asian Games | Hanoi, Vietnam | 1st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:50.78 |
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