Filipino-American teen Peter Groseclose qualifies in the speed skating event of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino-American teen skater secured the Philippines a spot in the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
“While Peter is only 15 and it’s his first international season, he showed that he can deliver good standing amongst the best junior skaters in the world,” said Philippine Skating Union president Nikki Cheng, noting that Groseclose competed against “other juniors with years more experience.” “This will be a momentous event for the Philippines as it will be the third appearance of Filipino ice skaters in the prestigious quadrennial meet, and the first back-to-back representation for 2020 and 2024 games,” PHSU said in a statement on Thursday, February 9.
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