By Edwin C. Laru-an

Carla June Maquiling Arenal is currently a 3rd Year Tourism Management student.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Women’s Swimming Team:

Name: Carla June Maquiling Arenal
Nickname: CJ
Height: 5’4
Grade/year: BSTM-3
Playing Position: Backstroke, Short Distance
Hometown: Iloilo, City

Achievements:
Regional Prisaa Meet – 2020, Champion,
Prisaa Meet – 2019, 1st Runner up,
National Prisaa Meet – 2019, Champion,·
Regional Prisaa Meet – 2019, Champion,
Prisaa Meet – 2018, 1st Runner up
National Prisaa – 2018 Champion
Regional Prisaa – 2018 Champion
Prisaa Meet – 2017 Champion
10th SICC swimming Competition – Singapore

Hobbies: Baking, Reading, and Watching movies or series

Favorite Player: Missy Franklin Johnson

Most Memorable Game: 10th SICC swimming Competition-Singapore

Principle in Life: “The competition is with yourself.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I am thankful to be part of the CPU Golden Lions Swimming Team, and I am proud to represent my school and my city.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose Central Philippine University, not just because of its high standard of education, but also because it is known for its support of athletes. CPU helps me enhance my skills and learning, not just in sports, but also in academics.