Southeast Asian Games gold medalist John Leerams Chicano of Team Apollo Petroleum Jelly and Lyllian Grace Banzon of Team Sante Barley posted the best time finishes among all standard distance competitors during the Apollo Petroleum Jelly TRI 2020 event held recently at the Subic Bay Freeport.
Chicano proved to be untouchable among all the men, finishing the standard distance 1.5 Km swim—40 Km bike—10 Km run race in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 42 seconds and easily winning the 25-29 age-group title.
Ronald Molit, the 35-39 champion, came next in 2:23:47, while 18-24 champion Joshua Alexander Ramos was the 3rd fastest with 2:25:00.
Among the ladies in the event presented by Apollo Petroleum Jelly and supported by Cleene, Mediplast, LeGARDE L-Carnitine, Vermosa Sports Hub, Alviera, Clark Global City, Smart, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Acea Subic Bay and Court Meridian Hotel & Suites, Banzon (30-34 champion) and Ines Santiago (35-39 champion) finished less than a minute apart, respectfully timing 2:41:08 and 2:41:59.
Amanda Carpo came in next at 2:48:16 winning the 45-49 title.
In the Team Competition, Team Sante Barley emerged as the champion with the best time of 12:44:16.
For the relay categories, the champions declared were Maxi Atletika—Zalora 2 (All-Female), Maxi Atletika Multisports D (All-Male), and Fitness First—Salice (Mixed).
Regarding the quality of the event that was also backed by hydration partners Pocari Sweat and Sip Purified Water, timing partner Garmin, shoe partner Saucony and recovery partner Air Relax Massage Guns, Chicano described the race courses as well-crafted.
While the persistent wind prevented the heat from wearing him down, the SEA Games gold medalist still found the bike leg a nice challenge because of it.
For her part, Sprint Distance 15-19 champion Lauren Plaza confirmed a similar experience regarding the wind’s effect on the bike leg and still she had an enjoyable racing experience and praised the cheering spectators and the race organizers.
“This is our first triathlon race and we are very happy about the large participation as well as the collective positive feedback from the athletes. This event was conceptualized to create a venue for athletes to test their limits while enjoying a chafe-free experience,” said Apollo Petroleum Jelly Brand Manager Jamie Reyes-Omorogbe.
For the complete list of winners and race results, visit the Apollo Petroleum Jelly TRI 2020 event page at www.bikekingphilippines.com