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Teofilo Yldefonso
Teofilo Yldefonso (born February 9, 1903 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte) was a Filipino swimmer in the breaststroke, who is considered to be the finest Filipino swimmer in history. Known as the "Ilocano Shark", he is best remembered for accomplishing two feats: being the first Filipino to win an Olympic medal and the only Filipino who won two Olympic medals.
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