University of the Philippines surged into the lead in the men’s division at the conclusion of Day 2 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 86 Athletics championships on Thursday night at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig City.
The three-peat-seeking Fighting Maroons overtook National University for the lead with 116, all thanks to reigning Most Valuable Player Alhryan Labita.
The Bulldogs dropped to second with 107.
Labita led the way for the UP after bagging his second straight gold of the season in the 200 meters in yet another new record of 21.42 seconds. The mark was 0.01 faster than De La Salle University star Ralph Soguilon’s record in Season 67.
“It feels unreal because until now I’m still not expecting that I will break records this season,” the second-year Labita said.
Adamson University rookie Kent Francis Jardin took the silver with 21.84 while National University’s Orly Orongan captured the bronze with 21.97.
Clint Niño Neri added the other gold for UP with a 7.36-meter leap in the long jump, upgrading his silver from last season. Edgie Garbin of University of the East and Jardin completed the podium with 7.22 and 7.10 meters, respectively.
