Nenita Adan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 4 July 1965 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Nenita Adan (born 4 July 1965) is a Filipino hurdler. She competed in the women's 400 metres hurdles at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1] She also competed in the 1987 SEA Games and in a Makati marathon.
Early life
[edit]She was born on July 4, 1965, in Camarines Sur. She was a sprinter in elementary school and competed in various competitions. Once, she entered the national Palarong Pambansa. She gained a scholarship at the Naga College Foundation. She enlisted in the Philippine Navy and became part of the national team.[2]
Sports career
[edit]She aspired to be in the SEA Games, being listed as one of the 27 Filipino participants taking part in the SEA games.[3] She participated in the 1987 SEA Games representing the Philippines. She participated in Athletics at the 1987 SEA Games, gaining a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.38. She gained bronze in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.75 seconds.[4] She was part of the 26 Filipino athletes who were assured to be part of the Olympics.[5] She participated in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. She participated in the Women's 400 meters hurdles in Athletics. She gained 7th, last place, in the second heat with a time of 1:01.92.[6] In June 1987, she won third place in a marathon in Makati, bringing home P500.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Nenita Adan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Adan, Nenita". www.philippineolympians.org. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Begeo out of SEAG. Manila Standard. 8 May 1987.
- ^ "1987 Southeast Asia Games". Athletics Podium. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ 26 athletes assured of Olympic berths. Manila Standard. 6 January 1988.
- ^ "Olympedia – 400 metres Hurdles, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Pedrosa, Monton best in Makati's 5k. Manila Standard. 1 June 1987.
