Simeon Toribio is a three-time Olympian with a bronze medal and five-time gold medallist in the Far Eastern games, the pride of Zamboanga.
He made a name for himself as one of the best track and field athletes the Philippines has ever produced.
Toribio would also be honored as “Asia’s Greatest Athlete” in 1930 for his accomplishments.
Source: https://filipiknow.net/forgotten-filipino-athletes/