Dumagueteña star swimmer bags 7 gold medals, splashes way to Palaro

CEBU, Philippines – Armed with a squishy toy and a heart full of dreams, 16-year-old Kacie Gabrielle Tionko looks all set for a huge comeback in the Palarong Pambansa 2024.

During the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet 2024 held in Cebu City from May 4 to May 9, the athlete from Dumaguete City dominated by winning five gold medals in five individual swimming events, and two gold medals in two relay events.

By hitting the official qualifying time standards...