WINNER. Euan Arrow Ramos of Baguio Benguet Triathlon on his way to the finish line during the Choco Hero IronKids at Subic Bay Boardwalk, Zambales on Saturday (June 8, 2024). Ramos won the boys' 13-14 category, while Eleora Avanzado topped the girls’ division. (IronKids photo)
MANILA – Euan Arrow Ramos came up with another brilliant performance to claim victory in the boys' 13-14 category of the Choco Hero IronKids at Subic Bay Boardwalk, Zambales on Saturday.
Ramos, representing Baguio Benguet Triathlon, clocked 22 minutes and 37 seconds (3:11 swim, 10:52 bike and 6:51 run). Joan Marcelo placed second with a time of 24:05, followed by David Mora (24:31).
"It's a rewarding feeling to cross the finish line first again here in Subic," Ramos, a student of Small World Christian School Foundation, said.
He also ruled the Super Sprint 13-15 category of the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) last month.
Meanwhile, Eleora Avanzado clocked 26:34 (3:43 swim, 12:32 bike and 08:15 run) to rule the girls’ division of the 250m swim, 6km bike ride and 2km run competition.
Celinda Raagas submitted a total time of 26:49 to secure second place, while Eliesse Dela Cruz was third (29:01).
In the 11-12 category (200m swim, 4km bike, and 1.5km run), Kurt Cruz won the boys' division in 20:35 (2:56 swim, 8:41 bike, and 6:40 run). Travis Acuavera (21:29) was second and Phil Cayetano (22:25) was third.
Maria Isabella Raagas dominated the girls’ division with a time of 21:15. Venice Delantar (22:20) and Nicole Thomas (23:05) finished second and third, respectively.
Enzo Gabito and Zyler Nicanor ruled the 9-10 class (150m swim, 4km bike and 1.5km run).
Gabito clocked 20:43 (02:47 in the swim, 08:25 in the bike, and 07:05 in the run) to beat Oliver Alingarog (20:48) and Chris Lacuna (21:05) in the boys’ division.
Nicanor, on the other hand, won the girls’ division in 21:01 (2:14 swim, 9:04 bike and 7:28). Elise Salas (21:59) was second and Kirsten Cruz (22:24) third.
In the youngest 6-8 category (100m swim, 2km bike and 1km run), the top three in the boys’ division were Christoph Cruz (15:36), Oliver Haworth (15:59), and Nathaniel Macasaet (16:13), while in the girls’ division were Samantha Thomas (14:17), Juriel Julian (14:55), and Queen Nicanor (17:15).
Winners in the relay competitions were Team TriClark Scania, Team NAS Kids, Team SPED G and Team Olongapo Junior Trackers. (PNA)
