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Simeon Galvez Toribio (September 3, 1905 – June 5, 1969) was a Filipino high jumper. He competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1932. In 1928, he cleared the same height as the silver and bronze medalists Benjamin Hedges and Claude Ménard, but lost the jump-off and placed fourth.[3] Toribio served as the flag bearer for the Philippines at the 1936 Games, where he finished 12th.[2][4] In 1930 he was awarded the title "Asia’s Greatest Athlete".[2]

Simeon Toribio
Simeon Toribio in 1932
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Bohol's 2nd district
In office May 25, 1946 – December 30, 1953
Preceded by	Olegario Clarin
Succeeded by	Bartolome Cabangbang
Personal details
Born	(1905-09-03)September 3, 1905 Zamboanga City, Philippines[1]
Died	June 5, 1969(1969-06-05) (aged 63) Carmen, Bohol
Political party	Liberal Party
Sports career
Nationality	Filipino
Country	Philippines
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	High jump
College team	Mapúa Cardinals
Club	Silliman University
Sports achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	2.00 m (1930)[2]
Medal record Representing  Philippines Olympic Games 1932 Los Angeles High jump Far Eastern Championship Games 1927 Shanghai High jump 1930 Tokyo High jump 1934 Manila High jump

Biography

According to author Jorge Afable, Toribio could have won the gold medal, if not only for the "call of nature". It was a grueling four-hour competition to jump over the bar raised at six feet and six inches high. Toribio, who once made the jump, failed to overcome it the second time because he was distressed by call of nature.[1]

Toribio studied at Silliman University,[5] and later became a civil engineer. In 1941, he was elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Second District of Bohol, and served until 1953. He settled in Carmen, Bohol and died there in 1969. His descendants are currently continuing his legacy in Public Service.[2]

References

External links

• Simeón Toribio at Olympics.com
• Simeón Toribio at Olympedia

Preceded by Olegario B. Clarin	Representative, 2nd District of Bohol 1941–1953	Succeeded by Bartolome C. Cabangbang

На других языках

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- [en] Simeon Toribio

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[fr] Simeon Toribio

Simeon Galvez Toribio (né le 3 septembre 1905 et décédé le 5 juin 1969) est un athlète philippin, spécialiste du saut en hauteur.

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[it] Simeon Toribio

Simeon Galvez Toribio (Zamboanga, 6 agosto 1905 – Carmen, 5 giugno 1969) è stato un altista e politico filippino.

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[ru] Торибио, Симеон

Симеон Гальвес Торибио (англ. Simeon Galvez Toribio; 3 сентября 1905, провинция Бохоль, Висайские острова — 5 июня 1969[1], Кармен[d], Висайские острова) — филиппинский легкоатлет, выступавший в прыжках в высоту и тройном прыжке. Бронзовый призёр летних Олимпийских игр 1932 года, участник летних Олимпийских игр 1928 и 1936 годов.

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