Joanie Delgaco becomes the first Filipino female rower to make the Olympics.—CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines— As Joanie Delgaco cut through the calm waters on her final approach, the Filipino rowing ace got a timely confidence boost from her teammates in the national team.
The deafening cheers from the rest of the Philippine squad was enough propulsion for Delgaco to finish fourth in the 2024 World Rowing Asian and Oceania Olympic…