Barefoot runner, Erwin Parcon broke the record in the 5000M at 2013 Palarong Pambansa

Who needs shoes to win in athletics? Barefoot runner, Erwin Parcon broke the record in the 5000M at 2013 Palarong Pambansa.

Erwin Parcon of Pototan, Iloilo broke the record in the 5000M run this morning. This 17-year old barefoot runner from Western Visayas pulled at the last lap of the run and finished with an amazing time of 15.58 mins in the 5K event. (Palarong Pambansa Day 4, April 25, 2013).

Photo credit: Timeline Digital

Athletes learn getting up from a fall is just as important as winning, and perseverance pays off both on and off the field.

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