William Mordeno Explained

William Mordeno
Nationality:Filipino
Sport:Athletics
Event:4 × 100 metres relay, 100 metres sprint
Death Date: (aged 74)
Death Place:Butuan, Philippines
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William Mordeno (1947/1948 – January 30, 2022) was a Filipino sprinter.

Biography

One of the top-sprinters in the Philippines in the 1960s, he competed at the 1966 Asian Games where he won a bronze in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay with Rogelio Onofre, Remegio Vista, and Arnulfo Valles[1] under coach Ruperto Evangelista. He is also known for competing in the 100 metre sprint, ranking behind Onofre and Valles at his peak.[2]

He retired in the 1970s, to work as a provincial sports regulation officer in Agusan del Sur until 2010. He was among the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic, dying on January 30, 2022, in Butuan of complications from COVID-19 at age 74.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Pedralvez . Manolo . Athletics: From barefoot runner to Asian champ, Rogelio Onofre relishes PH hall of fame nod . 9 February 2022 . ABS CBN News . 2 April 2021.
  2. News: William Mordeno, Asiad relay bronze medalist, dies . 8 February 2022 . Rappler . 7 February 2022.