That’s how Cris Nievarez felt when he learned on Sunday he qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in July. Nievarez, a graduating Grade 12 student from Commonwealth High School, became the first Filipino rower to compete in the Olympics since Benjie Tolentino did in the 2000 Sydney Games. The goal of the rowing team is to be at par with the strong countries, especially the Europeans. “Others’ best time was seven minutes flat while my best was seven minutes and 10 seconds. The Olympics will be held there so I already have an idea what I need to improve or add.

Source: Manila Times May 11, 2021 16:30 UTC