Subic Bay: Cebu pride Andrew Kim Remolino and Raven Faith Alcoseba defended their titles in the elite category of the National Age Group Triathlon at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Freeport Boardwalk in Zambales on Sunday. Remolino, a second-year marketing student of University of San Carlos, clocked 56 minutes and 46 seconds to retain the men’s title. Matthew Justine Hermosa (56:47) placed second, followed by Joshua Alexander Ramos of Baguio City (57:23).
According to Philippines News Agency, Alcoseba submitted the best time of 1:05:19 to secure her fourth straight women’s title in the event organized by Triathlon Philippines headed by Tom Carrasco. Alcoseba, a fourth-year Civil Engineering student of De La Salle University, expressed satisfaction with her performance, saying, “I had a good training. It’s nice to win again.”
In the current UAAP Season 87, Alcoseba has claimed one gold (4x200m freestyle relay), two silver (400m Individual Medley and 800m freestyle), and one bronze (400m freestyle relay) medals. Erika Nicole Burgos of Tanauan, Batangas, clocked 1:06:56 to replicate her silver medal performance from last year. The fifth-year student from University of Philippines-Diliman also competed in UAAP Season 87, earning two silvers from the 10,000m and 5,000m events. Katrina Salazar of Mandaluyong City, a third-year Dentistry student of the University of the East, secured the bronze medal with a time of 1:08:53, improving on her seventh-place finish last year.
National coach Roland Remolino expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I always tell my athletes to give their best. I’m happy with their performances.” In the junior elite category, Dayshaun Karl Ramos (57:17) triumphed over Darell Johnson Bada (59:38) and Euan Arrow Ramos (59:40) in the men’s division. Dhana Victoria Seda-Lomboy (1:09:54) claimed the women’s crown over Maria Celinda (1:14:50) and Candace Marie (1:15:12) in the competition, which was also supported by the Philippine Sports Commission.
Winners in the men’s division of the age group sprint included Christopher Adrian Te of TDN Con-Steel Builders (16-19), Daniel Nazarro of Baguio Benguet Triathlon (20-29), Norman Resurrecion of FITPH (30-39), Raffy Dolor of Artemis Victory (40-49), Joey Veloso of Paynet Amigo Tri (50-59), and Michiel Van Der Auwera of Westgrove (60 and over). Champions in the women’s division were Aira Danara Soguilon Gregorio of DentalWay-HTC-GTT (16-19), Edellaine Mae Digos of Olongapo Junior Trackers Multisports (20-29), Rhia Mae Alexandra Stawicki of Triclark Triathlon Team (30-39), Franchesca Carpo of Polotri Team (40-49), and Bic Ferreria of Amigo Tri (50 and over).
In the para category, Jake Lacaba (men’s PTS2), Raul Angoluan (men’s PTS3), Alex Ni±o Silverio (men’s PTS4), and Joshua Nelmida and Bernard Matthew Cruz (men’s PTSVI) also secured victories. The elite, junior elite, para, and age group races featured distances of 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run.
