by Edwin C. Laru-an

Rencel Grace is a member of the CPU Swimming Team.

Name: Rencel Grace D. Uytoco
Nickname: Rence
Height: 4’11”
Grade/year: BSCS 2
Team: Swimming women
Coach: Vero Paloma
Playing Position: Butterfly, Individual Medley
Hometown: Kalibo, Aklan

Achievements:
2012 PSL Capiz – Most Bemedalled swimmer
2012 Aklan – Most Bemedalled swimmer
2014-2017 Participated and medalled in Philippine Swimming League
2013 Singapore PSL Qualifier
2014 Thailand PSL Quailifier
2015 PSL Boracay – Most Bemedalled swimmer

2015 PSL Manila
Gold, Silver & Bronze

2017 Uday Triathlon
Bronze

2017 PRISAA Meet
Bronze

2018 Kasadyahan sa Capiz
Silvers & Bronze

2018 Finis Philippines Age Group
Silver & Bronze

2018 PRISAA Meet
Silver & Bronze

2018 Uday Aquathlon Participated and medalled
2019 Finis Philippines Age Group
Bronze

2019 Uday Aquathlon Team Category
2nd Place

2019 Regional Prisaa
Gold MR & FR, Bronze 400 I.M

Hobbies: Painting & sketching
Favorite Player: Katie Ledecky
Most Memorable Game: Batang Pinoy Age Group Tacloban 2012 & Regional Prisaa 2019
Principle in Life: “Set goals along the way.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I am so blessed to have great friends and coaches who continues to support me throughout my journey. I would also like to show my gratitude to CPU for giving me a scholarship and opportunity to represent the CPU Golden Lions. I am grateful to CPU for honing me spiritually, academically, and mentally into a person that I am in the present. CPU has also taught me to persevere, be patient and be faithful despite the challenges and obstacles that hinder my training and studies. I will never forget the virtues and values that I learned in CPU which will greatly benefit me in the future. Thank you and God Bless to all Centralians.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because it is one of the best universities in the Visayas and it offers high quality education. CPU also help student-athletes to excel in both academic and sports.