Lydia De Vega
- January 5, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lydia De Vega |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 12, 1964(1964-12-12) |
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Philippines |
| Country | Philippines |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Lydia De Vega Biography
| Name | Lydia De Vega |
| Birthday | Dec 12 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Philippines |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Paul Mercado |
Lydia De Vega is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on December 12, 1964 in Philippines, Philippines. Regarded during the 1980s as the fastest female runner on the Asian continent, she won gold in the 100-meter dash events at the New Delhi Asiad of 1982 and the Seoul Asiad of 1986 and went on to win the same event at three Southeast Asian Games (in 1987,’91, and ’93) and two Asian Athletics Championships.
De Vega and English athlete Angela Bailey both competed in short-distance running events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
A native of Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines, she is the daughter of Francisco De Vega, who also served as her athletic coach. Her marriage to Paolo Mercado resulted in three children, including a son, John Michael, who died tragically at the age of four.
Lydia De Vega Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lydia De Vega is one of the richest Runner from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lydia De Vega 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Early in her career, she swept the 200 and 400-meter races at the SEA Games of 1981.
She competed in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games. After retiring as an athlete, she became a Singapore-based school sports coach.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Lydia De Vega Dating?
According to our records, Lydia De Vega married to Paul Mercado. As of December 1, 2023, Lydia De Vega’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Lydia Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Lydia De Vega celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.
Where is Lydia de Vega now?
The National Junior mark of 23.54 has stood since the 1981 Manila SEA Games. It was here that De Vega won the 200m as a 17-year-old. De Vega resurfaced again when a newspaper falsely reported that she had died. But, of course, this is not true, and She is currently coaching in Singapore.
What are the achievements of Lydia de Vega?
DisciplinePerformanceDate
100 Metres| 11.28| 16 SEP 1987
200 Metres| 23.35| 10 MAY 1986
Long Jump| 6.27 *| 15 SEP 1987
4×400 Metres Relay| 3:47.64| 04 SEP 1981
Who is known as Asia's sprint queen?
Lydia de Vega , originally from the Philippines, was considered Asia’s multi-titles sprint queen and fastest woman in the 80’s and early 90’s. In addition to being a two-timed Olympian (1984 and 1988), Coach Lydia also held many records and medals from other Asian and regional events.
How old is Lydia de Vega?
57 years (December 26, 1964)
Is Lydia de Vega an Olympian?
De Vega was a two-time Olympian , represented the Philippines at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. She also brought home a silver medal in the 200-meter race from the 1986 Seoul Asiad, and has once represented a friend for the Long Jumps and broke her record.