Gonzalo Manibog was a Filipino wrestler who competed in the men’s freestyle featherweight as a wrestler in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
In the 1950s, Gonzalo Manibog was the Philippine national wrestling and gymnastics champion with two separate national gold medals during his 5-year residency at the University of the Philippines. Manibog was voted "Athlete of the Year" for two consecutive years while a student at the University of the Philippines.
Later on, he was hailed gold medalist for 3 consecutive years in the California Senior Olympics in the 1990s. In the Senior Olympics, the competitors’ minimum age is 50 years. Manibog struck gold at ages 63, 64 and 65, defeating seasoned high school and college wrestling coaches and former college national champions.
In the 1950s, Gonzalo Manibog was the Philippine national wrestling and gymnastics champion with two separate national gold medals during his 5-year residency at the University of the Philippines. Manibog was voted "Athlete of the Year" for two consecutive years while a student at the University of the Philippines.
Later on, he was hailed gold medalist for 3 consecutive years in the California Senior Olympics in the 1990s. In the Senior Olympics, the competitors’ minimum age is 50 years. Manibog struck gold at ages 63, 64 and 65, defeating seasoned high school and college wrestling coaches and former college national champions.
GAMES
1952 Summer Olympics, Helsinki