David Nepomuceno
Loren Murchison (left) and David Nepomuceno (right) at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 9, 1900 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | September 27, 1939 (aged 39) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 100m, 200m | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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David Ramos Nepomuceno (May 9, 1900 – September 27, 1939) was the first Filipino to compete in the Olympics. He was a runner and the sole representative of the Philippines at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Nepomuceno also served as a sailor in the United States Navy and died in the line of duty. In 1925, Nepomuceno ran the 100 meters in only two-tenths of a second short of the then-world record.