10/15/2026
She Was The First Filipino Athlete Listed In The Guinness Book Of World Records.
Her name was Olivia “B**g” Coo—and she made history through one of the most unexpected arenas in Philippine sports: tenpin bowling.
In 1979, the FIQ World Championships were held in Manila, bringing some of the world’s best bowlers to the Philippines.
And on home soil, B**g Coo delivered a performance that would put her name into the record books.
She achieved world-record scores at the championship, earning recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records and becoming widely recognized as the first Filipino athlete to receive this distinction.
But her achievement was more than just a record.
B**g Coo had already established herself as one of the Philippines’ greatest bowlers, competing internationally and collecting major victories for the country.
Her precision, consistency, and composure turned every frame into a battle—and every strike into a piece of Philippine sports history.
What makes her story even more remarkable is that she accomplished it during an era when Filipino athletes had far fewer opportunities to gain international recognition.
Yet B**g Coo broke through.
She proved that a Filipino athlete could stand among the world’s best—and leave a mark that would be remembered long after the final frame.
Today, Olivia “B**g” Coo remains one of the most celebrated names in Philippine bowling.
Before many Filipinos knew what a Guinness record could mean for Philippine sports, B**g Coo had already put the Philippines on the world map.
A champion.
A record-breaker.
A Filipino sports legend.
Olivia “B**g” Coo. 🇵đź‡đźŽł
