Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco named fastest female participant in Waistrooss Head of River handicap race

Filipina Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco continues to impress many ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Delgaco and her coach, Edgardo Maerina, shared jubilant smiles as they concluded their impressive performance at the 7th Waistrooss Head of River event in Schwebsange, Luxembourg.

Delgaco's exceptional skill and determination were displayed as she secured the title of the fastest female participant in the demanding 5000m handicap race.

PH Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco and her coach Edgardo Maerina were all smiles after competing in the 7th edition of the Waistrooss Head of River in Schwebsange, Luxembourg.

Delgaco was named the fastest female participant in the 5000m handicap race.#100TaongLaban #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/pyDSO4nFNr

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The Waistrooss Head of River handicap race starts in Remich, Luxembourg, in front of Casa 49. Participants then row down 5000 meters to the Marina in Schwebsange.

Delgaco was invited by a member of the local training club, Régates Messines, to row in Luxembourg.

READY, SET, ROW! 🛶

Philippine Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco will compete in a local competition in Luxembourg tomorrow, July 7. She was invited by a member of Régates Messines, a rowing club where Delgaco trains.#RoadToParis2024 #100TaongLaban #ParaSaBayan pic.twitter.com/fk3uS7Ws7X

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) July 6, 2024

Being the first Pinoy rower to make it to the Olympics, Delgaco will look to continue her form heading into Paris 2024 in the hopes of bringing home a medal for the Philippines.