President Bongbong Marcos said Lydia de Vega “has fought a good fight” BONGBONG MARCOS — The President mourned the death of Filipina sprinter Lydia de Vega, who died after her battle with breast cancer. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the President hailed Lydia as the “fastest woman in Asia” as she placed … Read more
Lydia de Vega was dubbed as “Asia’s fastest woman” during her reign in the ’80s. She passed away on Wednesday, August 10 after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Who is Lydia de Vega? LYDIA DE VEGA – Here are some details about the Philippine track and field legend. Dubbed Asia’s fastest woman, De Vega passed away on Wednesday, August 10 after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She was 57. Lydia’s passing was announced by her daughter, former volleyball player Stephanie Mercado … Read more
Lydia de Vega died at the age of 57. LYDIA DE VEGA — The Filipina sprinter died on Wednesday after her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She was 57. Lydia’s passing was announced by her daughter, former volleyball player Stephanie Mercado de Koenigswarter, through her social media post. Stephanie said that her mother died … Read more
PCSO has given financial assistance to Lydia de Vega’s family. PCSO — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has given financial assistance to the family of Filipina sprinter Lydia de Vega. Lydia is in critical condition due to Stage 4 breast cancer and is currently confined at the Makati Medical Center. Philippine News Agency reported on … Read more
EJ Obiena: “Despite my own training needs, Mam Lydia needs this money more than I do.” EJ OBIENA — Filipino Olympian Ernest John Obiena pledged to give his reward from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to ailing Filipina sprinter Lydia de Vega. In his Facebook post last July 28, he thanked those who supported him … Read more
Here’s an update about the condition of Lydia de Vega LYDIA DE VEGA – The Philippine track and field legend is in critical condition due to Stage 4 breast cancer. Her daughter Stephanie Mercado de Koenigswarter revealed the sad news through a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 20. According to her, although her mom had … Read more