Inocencia Solis

Inocencia Solis was a Filipino sprinter who competed at the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games.

Career A native of New Lucena in Iloilo, Solis was born on 28 December 1932, to Victorino Solis and Leonarda Silomenio who are both farmers. She started competing in athletic competitions while she was studying at New Lucena Elementary School. She continued to compete while attending Santa Barbara National High School. In 1950, she won three gold medals at the National Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association by setting new national records in the 100-meter and 200-meter runs and in long jump. She held this record for years; 12 years (for the 100-meter run), 15 years (200-meter), and 7 years (long jump).

The Cebu Institute of Technology gave her full scholarship for her feat in athletics. She obtained a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the educational institution and went on to become a school teacher, while simultaneously worked as a coach based in Cebu.

Death Solis died on 4 November 2001, while at the Iloilo Mission Hospital due to complications from diabetes.