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Elma Muros, The Legendary Athlete

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- With Elma Muros-Posadas and Annie -

Elma Muros-Posadas, according to Pinas, “went down in Southeast Asian Games history as the only track athlete who won in different events.” She won 15 gold medals, more than any other Filipino athlete, and is hailed as one of the country’s sports heroes.

I’ve spotted her many a times at the track, coaching her youthful team with the authority that comes from her years of experience, but I was always afraid to approach her—even just for a photo op. Today, I was introduced to her by Coach Rio and, although we didn’t chat long, I learned that this legendary athlete and so called “iron woman” is actually amiable and down-to-earth.

It was a busy, busy day as we all had to literally “run along” but I hope that, in the future, I get to sit down with her and ask for some secret training tips and just some magical speed dust for my feet.

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- With Coach Jo-Ar, Elma M., Annie and Coach Rio -

Posted on 05.06.08 to 01 Bullish Insights. Tags: , , , . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 5 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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5 Responses to “Elma Muros, The Legendary Athlete”

  1. Haha! Jaymie, naunahan mo ako sa post na ‘to. Was thinking of doing the same thing… hehe

    It was nice to finally meet you in person. Wala pa tayong phot-op. Sa next event, we really ought to take that picture, also with Bald Runner ;)

    Passion Runner said on May 06 08 at 11:53 PM Reply

  2. I noticed that some of these really great athletes are actually down to earth and amiable people. That’s awesome. By the way my mom is a huge fan of your blog, more than mine’s I think, she loves to read about the events in the Philippines.

    Rick said on May 07 08 at 8:05 AM Reply

  3. Passion runner, nice to meet you too! Yup, let’s meet up after Doc Fit maybe? Hopefully, you won’t have to page me this time. Nakakahiya! hahaha

    Rick, I haven’t many great athletes but it’s great to know that some of them don’t let the medals get to their heads.

    To 365Mommy aka Rick’s Mom, hello po! Thanks for dropping by :)

    bullrunner said on May 07 08 at 9:18 AM Reply

  4. uy i had a pic with elma muros, too, and was taken when i was in high school. i wonder where that pic is now? hindi pa kasi uso ang digital camera so i guess the print may be lying forgotten around somewhere, hehe. elma is such an inspiration and so down-to-earth, too. :) and ate annie looks asleep, haha!

    Meeya said on May 14 08 at 2:16 AM Reply

  5. _”hi poh ma’m i’m almira alfuerto from pagbilao actually poh 13 lng poh when i was grade 6 napalarng pambnsa na rin poh q ur my inspiration also idol q rin poh kau pati c lydia de vega poh sna poh mameet kta someday…”kya gaglingan q poh pra mkita..

    dyosarunner said on Jul 19 09 at 8:59 PM Reply

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