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Nationality | Filipino |
Born | (1950-02-28) February 28, 1950 (age 74) Maniliput, Philippines |
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Sport | Gymnastics |
Ernesto Beren (born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino gymnast. He competed in four events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Background
Beren was a resident of Manila Boystown along with Norman Henson until he finished his high school studies. In Boystown, Catholic priest Jose Mirasol encouraged him to get involved in sporting activites. After he left Boystown, he and Norman Henson went on to qualify for the 1968 Summer Olympics.
The two were the last gymnasts to compete for the Philippines at the Summer Olympics until Carlos Yulo's appearance at the 2020 Summer Olympics in 2021. Beren himself helped kickstart Yulo's career when he met him at Leveriza, Manila and gave training tips to the young boy.
He was a Philippine Navy personnel and a film actor. He also worked with the Philippine Sports Commission as a venue manager and the handler of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex's gymnastics center.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ernesto Beren Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- "Beren, Ernesto". The Living Archive of Olympians PH. Philippine Olympians Association. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- Bacalla, Tess (June 14, 2006). "At Boys Town, regrets over lost glory". The Philippine Star. Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (September 6, 2024). "How former Olympic gymnast Ernesto Beren had a hand in helping gold medalist Carlos Yulo". GMA News. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
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