Lance Cruz (Photo courtesy of the Manila Times)

Lance Cruz of the National Capital Region (NCR) has successfully reset the record for the secondary boys’ 200-meter breaststroke event of the Palarong Pambansa on Friday, 04 August 2023.

The impressive feat took place at the Marikina Sports Center where Cruz achieved a remarkable time of 2 minutes and 25.29 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2 minutes and 26.77 seconds, securing the gold medal in the process. (ai/mnm)