Sunday, June 24, 2012

CONG. RED TRIATHLON OPENS TODAY


Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on June 24, 2012 Sunday issue
by Iste Sesante-Leopoldo, Staff Member
Mike T. Limpag & Marian C. Baring, Sports Editors


MORE than 20 participants for the Supertrikids will be strutting their wares in today's 2nd leg of the Congressman Red Triathlon Series at the Sand Beach Resort in Danao City.

According to Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) executive director Oscar "Boying" Rodriguez, the race will serve as a springboard for future junior national team members.

Among the athletes taking part in today's race are the Chiongbian brothers Justin and Yuan, former Supertrikids champion 11-year-old Nina Francesca Villaba, and youngest participant 5-year old Marc Anton Queblatin and triathlon winner Ana Patricia Maximo.

Former national member Chris Aldeguer will be joining the sprint event.  Congressman Red Durano and Vice Mayor Nito Durano will be joining the duathlon event.

"After Danao, the action will shift to Alegre Beach Resort next weekend for the last leg of the Congressman Red Tri Series," said Rodriguez.

Rodriguez added that they will host the Sogod Mayor Moonyeen Tri Cup on July 14.

It will be the last major triathlon competition before the triathlon season close with the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 on Aug. 5 at the Shangri-la Resort and Spa. ISL

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