PH Paralympic swimmer at Toyota ‘Start Your Impossible’ presentation

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Ernie Gawilan, 28, Paralympic swimmer from the Philippines, brought his advocacy on clean seas to members of the media from around the world today during the “Start Your Impossible” presentation of athletes sponsored by Toyota Motor Corp. in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Gawilan, who was born with underdeveloped extremities resulting in him lacking both legs and an underdeveloped left limb due to surviving an attempted abortion, is preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after qualifying for one event. He needs to qualify for at least two more events to make it to the TOKYO 2020 Paralympics. his coach, Antonio Ong, is optimistic that he will make it.

Ernie, who said he feels complete when he’s swimming in the sea, started swimming at12. He joined the Philippine Paralympic team in 2009. His record time for the 100-meter freestyle is 105 seconds, and for the 400-meter, 4 minutes 48 seconds.He has reaped many awards – Silver medal , 2019 Singapore World Para Swimming World Series; Gold medal , 2018 Asian Para Games; Silver medal , 2018 Asian Para Games; Gold medal . 2017 ASEAN Para Games; Silver medal , Asian Para Games; Gold medal , 2015 ASEAN Para Games; Silver medal , 2015 ASEAN Para Games; Gold medal , 2014 ASEAN Para Games; Gold medal , 2014 ASEAN Para Games; and Gold medal , 2014 ASEAN Para Games.

 

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