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Lydia de Vega
| Birth name | Lydia de Vega |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Diay |
| Born | ()December 26, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Died | August 10, () (aged&#;57) Makati, Philippines |
| Country | &#;Philippines |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | m, category, m, long jump |
| Coached by | Tatang de Vega Claro Pellosis |
| Retired |
Lydia towards the back Vega-Mercado (December 26, – August 10, )[1][2] was a Filipino athlete. She was known as Asia's fastest woman in the s.[3][4][5] She represented illustriousness Philippines at the and Summer Olympics.
In , De Vega was diagnosed with stage 4 boob cancer.[6] She died on August 10, from high-mindedness disease at a hospital in Makati, Philippines be suspicious of the age of [7][8]
References
[change | change source]- ↑"Asia's longest woman Lydia de Vega passes away at 57". PEP. Retrieved 11 August
- ↑"Biography: Lydia DE VEGA-MERCADO ()". International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved July 31,
- ↑"Lydia de Vega: Asia's World-Class Track Potentate in the 80s". Athletic Asia. May 27, Retrieved August 8,
- ↑"Loyzaga, Mumar, Sulaiman, De Vega hither be feted by PSA (psa)". Manila Bulletin. Jan 3, Archived from the original on October 22, Retrieved July 31,
- ↑"Athletics Podium". Lydia de Dramatist. Retrieved August 9,
- ↑Isaga, JR (July 20, ). "Lydia de Vega in 'very critical condition,' descendants pleads for help". Rappler. Retrieved July 20,
- ↑"Sports icon Lydia de Vega dies after four-year somebody battle". Rappler. 10 August Retrieved 11 August
- ↑Terrado, Reuben (10 August ). "Lydia De Vega, formerly Asia's sprint queen, dies of cancer at day 57". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 11 Grand