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August 13, 2008
Asian Spotting: Swimmer Natalie Coughlin Is Part Filipino
Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin, who's added a bronze, silver and gold medal to her collection so far in Beijing, is a quarter Filipino, something that with all the media coverage of her, probably isn't that well known.
Asian Journal has an interview with Coughlin in which she talks about her career, her family and how her grandmother's chicken adobo is the best.
Filipino athletes seem to be making a splash, and not just in swimming, lately.
Are there any Asian American athletes out there you've seen that haven't gotten much attention?
Filipino athletes seem to be making a splash, and not just in swimming, lately.
Are there any Asian American athletes out there you've seen that haven't gotten much attention?
Posted by harry at August 13, 2008 11:19 AM
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thanks for posting this harry. i had no idea.
yeah! AND SHE'S FROM THE BAY.
No, seriously, her face is all over the Vallejo bus system.
yeah, i recently found this out and was really surprised. i guess it's because i don't really follow sports and the very few things i've read about her in mainstream papers/magazines don't mention that she is part Filipino. i was totally going to post this same post too.