{"id":366494,"date":"2022-04-15T06:02:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T20:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=366494"},"modified":"2022-04-15T06:02:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T20:02:31","slug":"break-the-bias-touted-during-womens-10k-run-awardings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/break-the-bias-touted-during-womens-10k-run-awardings\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Break the Bias\u2019 touted during Women\u2019s 10K Run awardings"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dr. Lily Muldoon, right, and Akiko Miller gesture the \u201cBreak the Bias\u201d pose after receiving their medals and prizes during the awards ceremony of the 2nd Annual NMI Women\u2019s 10K Run last April 7 beside the Oleai track and field.(MARK RABAGO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Northern Marianas Athletics gave out medals to the winners of the 2nd Annual NMI Women\u2019s 10K Run last April 7 beside the Oleai track and field with top runner Dr. Lily Muldoon continuing to advocate for gender equality. <\/p>\n

The 37-year-old Department of Public Health director and Commonwealth Health Center Emergency Department physician said the women\u2019s 10K run was made more special because it was held during Women\u2019s Month in the Marianas and International Women\u2019s Day 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NMI Women\u2019s 10K was held during International Women\u2019s Month. The United Nations theme this year is \u2018Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,\u2019 which aims to recognize women who are working to build a more sustainable future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

During the awards, Muldoon and second-place overall Akiko Miller also crossed their arms and the latter explained the gesture to Saipan Tribune. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs women athletes of the CNMI we cross our arms as a statement to \u2018Break the Bias,\u2019 in solidarity with women around the world. We strike the #BreakTheBias pose to call out bias, smash stereotypes, expose inequality, and reject discrimination,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Muldoon also thanked NMA for staging the 2nd Annual NMI Women\u2019s 10K Run and for giving women an avenue to advocate gender equality. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Thank you race organizers and volunteers to give us this platform to bring awareness and take action to level the playing field.\u201d<\/p>\n

Muldoon and Miller were the top finishers of the run after negotiating the route from the Hyatt Regency Saipan to just after the Japanese Tank Memorial along Quartermaster Road and back in 43:59 and 45.03, respectively. Dixie Mendenhall, who completing the Top 3 in 48.33, wasn\u2019t present to pick up her medal<\/p>\n

In the age group divisions, one of those who did receive her medal was Juanita Fajardo, who topped the 60-64 category in 1:28:02. Lydia Tan was the runaway winner in the 55-59 division after crossing the finish line in 58:56. She was followed by Ramona Manglona and Marie Sablan with times of 1:16:04 and 1:17:00, respectively.<\/p>\n

For the 45-49 age group, Rosemarie Chisato ruled the henhouse after clocking in at 54:16. Ann Bang came next in 57:11 with Julie Hall completing the Top 3 in 1:01:04.<\/p>\n

Audrey Christley was the fleetest afoot in the 40-44 category after tearing the tape in 49:23. Ayano Braxton was second in 51:37 with Saipan Tribune contributing writer Lindsay Nash third in 58:22.<\/p>\n

In the 35-39 division, Kathy Ruszala was without peer after finishing in 58:23. Laarni Zapanta was second in 1:18:00 with Marjorie Ganacias third in 1:20:01. <\/p>\n

Near the end of the short and simple awards ceremony, NMA secretary general Robin Sapong congratulated the winners and everyone who took part in last month\u2019s 2nd Annual NMI Women\u2019s 10K Run. He also shared good news about the national athletics federation.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiamwar Rangamar is the new vice president of NMA. With her around being around women\u2019s sports will be stronger than ever. I also promise there will be a banquet next year. There was just no venue available this year and that\u2019s the reason we couldn\u2019t proceed but there\u2019s going to be a banquet in 2023 so please mark your calendars and wait our notifications,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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