PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Precious Cabuya and Jaymark Rodelas outshone their teammates to capture the men’s and women’s individual gold medals in the obstacle course 100-meter race in the 32^ndSoutheast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center Car Park here Saturday, May 6.

Jaymark Rodelas

The 32-year-old Cabuya clocked 32.732 seconds to beat Kaizen Dela Serna, who timed 35.522sec for the silver, in the women’s side.

Not long after, Rodelas followed suit and registered 25.194sec to outrun Kevin Jeffrey Pascua, who clinched the silver in 26.814sec.

Cabuya and Rodelas said they didn’t feel any pressure, as it was a friendly competition with their teammates.

“Relaxed lang kami kasi whatever happens naman, sa Pilipinas pa rin ang ginto,” said Rodelas, nephew of long jump queen Elma Muros.

“Ang usap lang namin ni Kaizen, puro motivation lang sa dalawa. Sobrang thankful kami kasi nakuha ng Pilipinas ang gold and silver,” said Cabuya.