Lightning fast in Laoag Palaro

NCR sprinters rule century dash, but dribblers lose throne in KO round

- By MARK REY MONTEJO

The finest sprinters from the Big City came out roaring in a dominant display comparable to the National Capital Region's total control of the overall standings here in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa.

But the worthiest medal of all slipped away from the hands of the defending champions in a stunning development that sent shockwaves across the competition Thursday, May 29.

Pi Durden Wangkay and Jeralyn Rodriguez stamped their class and became the fastest athletes at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium.