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But for Filipino actor, dancer, model, singer, songwriter turned Southeast Asian Games and Asian Games swimming veteran and 2009 UAAP Swimming Championships Men's Division MVP Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Dee and 2008 rookie of the year Timothy Vincent "Tim" Yap together with Mike Advincula, McTracy Alindogan, Roby Almajose, Donn Almera, Miguel Blaise Ampil, Alfonso Bautista, Nicolo Bengzon, Martin Carandang, Skyler Claveria, Hans Mikael Cruz, Jules Danting, Joshua Desamero, Charles Diu, Jake Du, Troy Espiritu, Jigs Fonseca, Jason Gaviola, Giles Joshua Go, Joseph Anthony Go, Yuri Ilustre, Jarvin Li, Marc Libarnes, Elijah Lizares, Christopher Marzel Llorente, Christopher Manalo, Zach Maranon, Matthew Marzan, Owen Mendoza, Carlo Millan, Kyle Paggabao, Miguel Peñafiel, Christian Albert Pinto, Kelles Aerean Que, Mikki Quilala, Rob Real, Jr., Marvin Aldrich Relucio, Louie Angelo Ricafrente, Rainier Salonga, Eduardo Santos, Jomai Santos, Rochmond Santos, Christian Sy, Gamaiel Torres, Kevin Christopher Ty, Benjie Uy, Joshua Benzi Yang and Huxley Yu of the De La Salle University Green Tankers are wearing Arena Aile-Bleue ARN-6005M GRN One Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6007M GRN Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6008M GRN Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush and ARN-6009M GRN Rimic Nux-K while Enchong's sister Maria Angelica "Anj" along with Ace Agustin, Lyca Agustin, Tessa Alcantara, Thea Alcantara, Lynette Ang, Lorraine Angkico, Clarisse Andrea Bacani, Nikki Bacolod, Apple Berenguer, Charlene Alexis Cebedo, Mariel Andrea Carandang, Sarah Castañeda, Xiandi Chua, Lia Trisha Co, Jas de Guzman, Jia De Guzman, EA Delos Santos, Nichole Evangelista, Faith Fernandez, Katerina Flores, Berny Galang, Jhianna Gonzales, Cana Guanio, Sabrina Ingrid Ilustre, Angelie Jalauig, Carla Louise Jaurigue, Bea Jison, Jana Laurian, Heish Lavina, Anezhka Lim, Ruth Antoinette Manlongat, Maggie Mendoza, Samantha Moises, Diana Frances Ongpin, Nikki Pamintuan, Aya Panganiban, Izzah Pesigan, Ayee Quilala, Vanessa Raymundo, Aria Sahagun, Cass Salandanan, Hanna Sanchez, Janina Sedilla, Mari Glycel So, Mikka Sy, Mikee Tablada, Trixcee Tan, Betina Ting, Kaira Celina Ty, Chloe Ekaterina Uy, Jed Villareal, Erika Visitacion, Bea Yllen and Meleah Zalamea are they wearing Arena ARN-6000W GRN Long Spats Openback Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6001W GRN Long Spats Zipback Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6002W GRN Half Spats Openback Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush and 2013 MVP Johansen Benedict "Johan" Aguilar along with Ambrose Agustin, Miko Alivia, Fahad Alkhaldi, Arvin Kendrick Ang, Diet Bautista, Pierce Beltran, Hamed Cabrera, Joshua Mishael Casalme, Christian Chan, Jexter Chua, Bervyn Co, Bendrick Co, Cole Co, Aldrich Cu, Jules Danting, Ramon del Prado, Charles Diu, Girroh Dones, Jorge Vincent Dy, Jose Ereñeta, Robert Estrellado, Jigs Fonseca, Wren Go, Jhonmar Gonzales, Alnair Guevarra, Juan Miguel Guidote, Miguel Ibazeta, Earl Jay Jayme, Patrick Anthony Juen, Sixto Lalanto, Jarvin Li, Michael Lim, Eugene Lin, Charles Geoffrey Lo, Christopher Manalo, Benjo Narciso, Miggy Narciso, Baron Joaquin Ong, Gabe Ong, Matthew Ong, Brian Padua, Joey Pronove, Joshua Protasio, Neil Puyo, Vince Raymundo, Archie Roca, Luigi Roxas, Isaac Santos, Allan San Juan, Leon Red Silvestre, Ron Erich Tan, Jeremy Ty, Hans Velecina, Angel Jacob Villanueva and Sage Yabut are wearing Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Male Bodyskin - Black (8-008053218), 2009 Juniors MVP Gian Berino, 2008 Juniors Rookie of the Year and 2011 Juniors MVP Gabe Castelo, 2009 Juniors Rookie of the Year Duncan Vinulan, Gabriel Agtarap, RA Agatarap, Gerardo Rafael Alava, Carlo Amorin, Kyle Bagusto, Joshua Balinas, Gaston Beloso, Joaquin Burgos, Josh Cainglet, Richard Canlas, Hans Chua, Julius Constantino, Alon Cristobal, Nikita Dacera, Daniel De Guzman, David de Loyola, Franco Dela Rosa, Lanz Dilla, Lans Donato, Carlo Doragos, David Dy, Jerem Esguerra, Gab Guerrero, Dexter Lacuna, Billy Lara, Derek Libadia, Brylle Mabus, Benssen Ong, Marc Lynwell Pena, Andrae Pogiongko, Renzo Racadio, Joshua Ranque, Patrick Sajol, Jiego Santiago, Keane Ting, Robbie Villanueva, Enrico Viovicente and Charlie Walker are wearing Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Men's Legskin - Black (8-018040001) and 2010 Record Holder Ken Uy, 2013 Rookie of the Year Tenten Mercado, Juancho Abejo, Quito Abejo, Miguel Alava, MJ Alindogan, Baste Arcilla, Neil Aynera, Bryan Bibat, Alessi Castro, Jake Chua Yap, Cedrick Jason Cruz, Malco Alron Dacanay, Jan del Rosario, Carl Dela Cruz, Juan Rafael Dela Torre, Yannick Echiverri, Al Fonacier, Mico Garchitorena, Allan Jovero, Kenneth Arwin Landicho, Keith Landicho, Troy Limjap, Zeus Magbanlac, Karl Ivan Marcelo, Francis Lorenz Pallasigui, Yani Reynoso, Patrick Sajol, Carlo Nicklaus Salazar, Rafael Sta. Maria, Christopher Tan, Sam Tan, Renzo Teodoro, Josh Vitangcol of the University of the Philippines (UP) Maroon Tankers are wearing Arena ARN-6005M RED One-Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6007M RED Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6008M RED Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush and ARN-6009M RED Rimic Nux-K, 2018 MVP and Olympian Jessie Lacuna, 2010 MVP Evan Brian Uy, Janjan Chiu, Drew Alvarez, Max Austria, Rafa Basa, Robbie Batungbacal, Drei Buhain, Aki Carino, Mike Contreras, Lawin Dacera, Eman Dapat, Islau Dapat, David Dy, Ianiko Filipino, Rafael Guevarra, Miguel Barlisan, Aldo Batungbakal, Judd Gregorio, Chico Gueco, Rafa Isip, David Mendoza, Luigi Mendoza, Paolo Mutuc, Axel Ngui, Chem Ocampo, Gio Palencia, Benjo Ramos, Jonas Isaac Ramos, Getty Reyes, Gian Carlo Silva, Wacky Santos, Brandon Sing, Bruce Sing, Hubert Taguibao, Sean Paul Tan, Joshua Taleon, Aldo Tong, Rian Marco Tirol, Chase Yao and Erwin Yaptangco of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Tankers are wearing Arena ARN-6005M BLU One-Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6007M BLU Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, ARN-6008M BLU Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.

Enchong Dee, 2009 UAAP Swimming Championship Men's Division MVP

Zach Maranon

Kevin Christopher Ty

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At that time when Mr. Dee was a teammate of Filipino-American James Bernard "JB" Walsh during the 2005 and 2007 Southeast Asian Games and 2006 Asian Games swimming events.

He once again competed in the 2007 held at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand respectively.

WE’RE ALL JUST ONE

 Welcome all to our country

See it in all its beauty

And meet our friendly people

And enjoy

Southeast Asia’s

Where we’re from

Brothers we are

We’re all just one

We have come

From near and far

We’re here to play

For brothers we are

On your mark get set

Now ready steady go

Run, run like the wind

And fly as swiftly as a sparrow

Hark the whistle

Hear it call

Fight like a tiger

Give it your all

Love and peace

And brotherhood

United as one

We'll show the world

Give it all you’ve got

We’ll play it fair and square

Fight with all your might

For victory is ours to share

Southeast Asia’s

Where we’re from

Brothers we are

We’re all just one

We have come

From near and far

We’re here to play

For brothers we are

So welcome all to our country

See it in all its beauty

And meet our friendly people

And enjoy, enjoy

Southeast Asia’s

Where we’re from

Brothers we are

We’re all just one

We have come

From near and far

We’re here to play

For brothers we are

Nuggets complete historic comeback vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets achieved what no other team has ever done in the National Basketball Association playoffs after downing the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-89, in the decider of their Western Conference Semifinals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, USA on Wednesday (Philippine Time).

The Nuggets shut down the Clippers in the second half, outscoring them, 50-33, to pull away for good.

Jamal Murray erupted for 40 points, 20 coming in the second quarter, along with four rebounds, five assists, and one steal for the Nuggets, who became the first team ever to come back from a 1-3 deficit twice in the same postseason.

The Nuggets also needed to climb back from 1-3 down to beat the Utah Jazz in the first round.

Nikola Jokic added a triple-double of 22 rebounds, 16 points, and 13 assists with three blocks and two steals for the Nuggets, who will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the West Finals beginning Saturday (Philippine Time).

Montrezl Harrell came up with 20 points and three rebounds for the Clippers, who failed to make the national semifinals for the second time despite leading 3-1 in the second round since 2015.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, acquired during the preseason to lead the Clippers, were held to a combined 24 points on a 10-of-38 shooting.

Meanwhile, the other conference finals, the East Finals between Miami and Boston, began with the former prevailing in overtime, 117-114.

Jimmy Butler, who was relatively quiet during the regulation, came alive late into the extension with the eventual game-winning and-one with 12 seconds that put the Heat on top, 116-114.

Jayson Tatum tried to equalize for the Celtics, but Bam Adebayo swatted his dunk attempt just as the ball was already close to the basket.

Adebayo, a steady free throw shooter, still kept the door open for Boston to force another overtime as he only made a split from the free throw line off a Robert Williams foul, but Tatum missed another potential game-tying basket this time from three-point range before time expired, letting Miami escape.

Goran Dragic led the Heat with 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block.

Jae Crowder added 22 points, five rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal.

Butler added 20 markers, five boards, five dimes, and two swipes.

Tyler Herro came close to a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

Tatum came up with 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks for the Celtics.

Jaylen Brown added 26 points, three rebounds, and one assist.

Both Miami and Boston will meet again in Game 2 of their best-of-seven series on Friday.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115631

SEC Sets Scheduling Guidelines for Upcoming Swimming and Diving Season

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The Southeastern Conference and Commissioner Greg Sankey announced a new set of guidelines and formats for the 2020-21 men's and women's swimming and diving season on Monday afternoon.

The Gators' upcoming regular season campaign can commence on Oct. 1, 2020 and finish no later than Jan. 25, 2021. All competition must be against regionalized opponents and will be restricted to dual meets unless certain accommodations and strategies are created to limit participants to ensure proper distancing. 

A full schedule for both the men's and women's teams will be released at a later date.

2020-21 SEC Swimming and Diving Plan:

• Season runs October 1, 2020 to January 25, 2021
• Regionalized competition permitted upon the adherence of opponents to SEC Medical Guidance Task Force Requirements for COVID-19 Management
• No restrictions on number of events

COVID-19 Commitments to Student-Athletes:

• The SEC announced in July that student-athletes in all sports who elect to not participate in intercollegiate athletics during the fall 2020 academic semester because of health and/or safety concerns related to COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored by their university and will remain in good standing with their team.
• The SEC's Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force continues to meet on policies and procedures for the safe return of student-athletes to competition, building on the NCAA's Resocialization of College Sports Guidelines.

https://floridagators.com/news/2020/9/14/mens-swimming-diving-sec-sets-schedule-guidelines-for-upcoming-swimming-and-diving-season.aspx

Cool Dudes, Cool Sports | THE HQ | STELLAR

Your favorite Kapamilya heartthrobs are not only awesome actors, captivating turners having well-chiseled bodies we all adore. They are also impeccable star athletes who also have impressive skills in their chosen field of sports, as we see in this episode of Stellar’s the HQ. 

First on the list is Marco Gumabao, who is actually a passionate enthusiast of muay thai, the national sport of Thailand. Marco had already been a sports buff even at a very young age because his father, Dennis Roldan,was a former professional basketball player. Marco first used to love and play basketball. He would practice and play with his dad everyday in their house. But as he grew up, he realized he wanted to try out another sport which was muay thai. He thought of trying muay thai because of his flexible body and long legs, which make him extend his reach and kick high and fast. Marco got to share and explain the basics of muay thai, such as how to jab, to do a straight punch, and to kick.

Another athletic young Kapamilya actor is Grae Fernandez, the son of the former matinee idol Mark Anthony Fernandez. The 18-year old actor who's actually a varsity player in his school, said that basketball for him is really an effective stress-reliever. He added that when he’s playing the game, he’s like in a vacuum and he forgets all other things and just focuses on the game. His competitive side also comes out naturally. Grae also gave helpful advice to fellow ballers. He suggested shooting short-range shots first so you can practice your stroke before shooting from the outside. Another tip was to be unpredictable by constantly changing your moves on the court. Watch how Grae showed his skills in doing side steps and crossovers in his drills.

Next on the list is Enchong Dee, a three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player in swimming. Not only did he prove that he is a great swimmer, but he also showed that he’s one of the best as he won seven gold medals in a single UAAP season. Moreover, he brought home several recognitions from international swimming competitions. During Enchong’s interview, he said that the most difficult stroke in swimming but also his most favorite is the butterfly stroke. His tip in perfecting the butterfly stroke is always close your hands and keep your fingers together. He urged those interested in swimming to simply enjoy and love the sport no matter how difficult it is or how busy they can get. By loving the sport, you will get to train and work hard for it. Watch how Enchong taught UP volleyball player Roselyn Rosier different skills and techniques in doing the butterfly stroke.

Last on the list is Gerald Anderson who, aside from playing basketball, also plays parkour, a sport which requires you to traverse from one place to another and overcome obstacles using the body. He was introduced to the sport when he became part of the 2009 teleserye Tiagong Akyat where he did stunts he first thought were difficult. But during the first day of his training, Gerald believed that he could do it and realized it was actually fun. However, he also got scared and nervous at first because he knew it was a sport that’s prone to injuries. His tip was to just always take care but also be confident. There was even this one time in Tiagong Akyat where Gerald was supposed to have a stunt double in doing the scene where he had to jump from a tall building. But he told the director to roll the camera because he really wanted to do it himself since he made sure it was safe, and he nailed the stunt. Aside from having physical strength, doing parkour also helped the A Soldier’s Heart star become more disciplined especially in terms of training and getting fit.