By Maxene Faith Tambanillo – Centralian Link Intern

CPU’s swimming team as the Overall Champion during the #Medfest2024. Photo credits to Vital Signs Publication.

Central Philippine University (CPU) has emerged victorious at #Medfest2024, clinching the gold medal in the swimming competition held at the Iloilo Sports Complex on Sunday, April 28. The event, which brought together medical students from various institutions, witnessed CPU’s swimming team deliver an outstanding performance, showcasing their skill and determination in the pool.

Following are the official results from the competition:

🥇 1^st Place – Relay (2m 41.10s)

🥇 1^st Place – Relay Medley (2m 50.3s)

Women Category:

🥇 1^st place – Breaststroke (50s)

🥇 1^st place – Freestyle (47.79s)

🥇1st place – Backstroke (44.64s)

Men Category:

🥇1st Place – Breaststroke (40.26s)

🥇1st Place – Freestyle (28.59s)

🥇1st Place – Backstroke (35.58s)

🥈2^nd Place – Fly (32.16s)

CPU’s gold medal in the swimming competition at #Medfest2024 serves as a shining example of the university’s dedication to excellence in both academics and athletics. With this latest achievement, CPU reaffirms its position as a powerhouse in the realm of sports and a beacon of inspiration for future generations of student-athletes.