Asian Games Champion's Athletic Lineage Comes to Light
Thai sprinter Phuripol "Biew" Boonson received a hero's welcome in Surin province after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Nagoya. A Facebook post from a former schoolmate has now revealed that Biew's mother was also a standout school athlete in volleyball and track, suggesting his speed comes from strong athletic genetics combined with personal dedication.
After Surin province organized a welcome ceremony for "Biew" Phuripol Boonson, the Thai sprinter who set an Asian record and won two gold medals at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan — the highlight being a nine-elephant parade through crowds of well-wishers — Facebook user Prakit Smallroo KruTa posted that he is a junior schoolmate of Biew's mother. The post confirms that Biew's athletic prowess stems from strong genetics, as his mother was an exceptional school volleyball player and track athlete renowned for her speed. The post read: "Just found out the sprinting god Biew is the son of my senior from the neighborhood. No wonder Biew runs so fast — his mother was a top school volleyball player and track star who ran incredibly fast. Incredible genetics combined with his own determination. Simply amazing, proud of both mother and son."
