Deogracias Asuncion

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Deogracias Asuncion
Personal information
Born (1956-05-01) May 1, 1956 (age 68)
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1982 New Delhi Track team pursuit

Deogracias Asuncion (born May 1, 1956) is a Filipino former cyclist. Competing in the sprint and points race events at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Asuncion was the only Filipino cyclist to compete in more than one event for that edition of the games. [1] [2]

Asuncion was also among five cyclists competing for the Philippines at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. With three other teammates, he won a bronze medal in the 4,000 meter team pursuit event. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Asuncion, Deogracias". The Living Archive of Olympians PH. Olympian Association of the Philippines. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  2. "Deograves (sic) Asuncion Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2015.