Beginner and seasoned triathletes prevailed in the first-ever MediCard Sprint Triathlon at Fontana Leisure Park in Clark, Pampanga, with teenager Adrian Thomas Dionisio (male category aged 15-17) clinching the top spot at 1:07:46 and Julie Somoso (female category aged 50 and above) leading her age group at 1:59:28.
The triathlon included a 600-m swim, 20-km bike, and 5-km run course.
Athletes took several laps in the Olympic-sized pool and went on to a one-loop bike course around the Clark grounds and to a single-loop run on the resort. It also featured a relay category for family, friends, or teammates.
“This is one of the best ways to encourage everyone—from little kids to adults, even the more senior ones—to exercise and move,” said MediCard president Nicky Montoya.
Ian Banzon of Sante Barley (F, 30-34) reached the finish line at 1:19:53, while Gianmarco Anton Sibayan (M, 25-29) clocked in at 1:11:38, followed by Pierce Tan (M, 18-24) at 1:11:49. Ma. Lourdes Cabero (F, 35-39) finished the course to claim second-fastest female spot at 1:29:51, whereas Alfie Yu (F, 40-44) finished third.
Among the Top 10 male finish times were the performances of older age group champions Levy Ang (45-49), clocking in at 1:15:31, and Rune Stroem (55-59) with 1:16:39.
Other age-group female champions in the MediCard Sprint Tri were Therese Malapad (15-17), Isabel Parco (18-24), Alessandra Castaneda (25-29), and Ymelle Reyes (45-49). Male champions include Angelo Leaño (35-39), Brett Petrillo (40-44), Jerry Santos (50-54), and Chicho Mantaring (60 and above).
Champions in the relay category were Team Fuego (all-female), Team Pukers (all-male, mixed), and Team ActiveHealth (family).
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