Josephine de la Viña
Filipino discus thrower
About Josephine de la Viña
Lived 1946 – 2011 (aged 65). Josephine de la Viña was a Filipino discus thrower.
Career Dela Viña eventually gave up softball and concentrated on throwing events in athletics like discus, javelin and shot put after being persuaded by school officials to develop her potential. By doing so, she became the first Filipino athlete to win a gold medal in both the Asian Games and Asian Athletics Championships - a feat matched only by sprinter Lydia De Vega.
She withdrew from the 1974 Asian Games to visit her father, who suddenly fell ill in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josephine de la Viña?
Filipino discus thrower
When was Josephine de la Viña born?
Josephine de la Viña was born on 15 April 1946 in Santa Barbara.
When did Josephine de la Viña die?
Josephine de la Viña died on 4 November 2011 in Jaro.
What was Josephine de la Viña's occupation?
Josephine de la Viña was a discus thrower.
What nationality was Josephine de la Viña?
Josephine de la Viña was Filipino.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Josephine de la Viña
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josephine de la Viña. https://biography.guide/josephine-de-la-vina/
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