caluag dominated the bmx cycling event by topping all three moto races in the event. in moto 1, he clocked 35.27sec. in moto 2 his time was 35.36 and finished the 3rd and last race at 35.43sec.
the newly registered nurse in the united states and was also a new father a week before he left for the games, caluag was really expected to win the gold medal despite his lack of uci accredited races.
the silver medal went to a japaneses rider and the bronze medal went to china.
daniel's younger brother, cj caluag just missed a podium finish and settled for 4th place.
with caluag's win, the philippine national anthem was heard in the incheon games for the first time. we are really praying that this will not be the last time, with only the boxers, taekwondo jins and the karatekas left to contend for the gold medals.
until the end, i know that the filipino spirit will remain fighting. laban pilipinas!
pics are from the following:
http://sports.inquirer.net/165314/caluag-ends-ph-gold-drought
https://twitter.com/francistjochoa (special thanks to mr. francis ochoa for allowing me to use his picture)
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