By Virgil B. Lopez
Bucking the absence of their two star tankers, the University of the Philippines ruled the men’s division for the fifth straight time, while University of Santo Tomas completed a four-peat in the distaff side at the end of the UAAP swimming competitions last September 23 at the Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.
The Fighting Maroons extended their domination in the men’s division by amassing 204 points to beat La Salle, which placed second with 189 points, and Ateneo, which collected 179 points, for the crown.
The Tigresses nailed its fourth consecutive women’s crown with 224.50 points to crush the vastly-improved Lady Eagles, who placed second with 180.50, and the Lady Maroons who slid to third this year with 162.50 points.
Reigning UAAP Athlete of the Year Luica Dacanay made a record of sorts as the senior Family Life and Childhood Development student bagged an unprecedented fourth straight MVP award in the women’s division.
Dacanay was not bothered by the left knee injury she incurred on the eve of the competitions, as she won seven gold medals.
In an Inquirer interview, she said: “Every year, mahirap makakuha ng MVP award but this year yung pinakamahirap sa lahat, hindi lang sa injury ko but also, ang daming lumakas from other schools.”
“Kaya kung yung unang past three years, I gave my 100 percent best, I gave 100 percent more this season in my effort to swim,” she added.
UP captured the men’s title despite losing two of its key players—Ryan Arabejo and Ken Uy—due to their Olympic training program abroad. #
Bucking the absence of their two star tankers, the University of the Philippines ruled the men’s division for the fifth straight time, while University of Santo Tomas completed a four-peat in the distaff side at the end of the UAAP swimming competitions last September 23 at the Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.
The Fighting Maroons extended their domination in the men’s division by amassing 204 points to beat La Salle, which placed second with 189 points, and Ateneo, which collected 179 points, for the crown.
The Tigresses nailed its fourth consecutive women’s crown with 224.50 points to crush the vastly-improved Lady Eagles, who placed second with 180.50, and the Lady Maroons who slid to third this year with 162.50 points.
Reigning UAAP Athlete of the Year Luica Dacanay made a record of sorts as the senior Family Life and Childhood Development student bagged an unprecedented fourth straight MVP award in the women’s division.
Dacanay was not bothered by the left knee injury she incurred on the eve of the competitions, as she won seven gold medals.
In an Inquirer interview, she said: “Every year, mahirap makakuha ng MVP award but this year yung pinakamahirap sa lahat, hindi lang sa injury ko but also, ang daming lumakas from other schools.”
“Kaya kung yung unang past three years, I gave my 100 percent best, I gave 100 percent more this season in my effort to swim,” she added.
UP captured the men’s title despite losing two of its key players—Ryan Arabejo and Ken Uy—due to their Olympic training program abroad. #
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