title: Philippines at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics
text: # Philippines at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics
  
  Philippines competed at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland, from August 7 to 14, 1983. The championships were the first to feature both men and women's events and a full complement of events. The Philippines entered 2 athletes who competed in 3 events.
  
  ## Results
  
  ### Men
  
  **Track and road events**
  
  | Athlete | Event | Heat | Heat | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Semifinal | Final | Final |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Athlete | Event | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank |
  | Isidro del Prado | 400 metres | 46.93 | 23 Q | 46.71 | 22 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |
  
  ### Women
  
  **Track and road events**
  
  | Athlete | Event | Heat | Heat | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Semifinal | Final | Final |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Athlete | Event | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank |
  | Lydia de Vega | 100 metres | 11.74 | 5 q | 11.90 | 8 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |
  | Lydia de Vega | 200 metres | 24.45 | 4 Q | 24.16 | 7 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |
  