IGIMAX MILAMPOS SA IYANG DEBUT SA DUATHLON

Published in Banat Newspaper on June 2, 2012 Saturday issue
by Yoyo Abayan, Sports Editor

Cebu, Philippines - Halandumon ang unang pag-apil n Luis Miguel 'Igimax" Maximo sa duathlon dihang midaog siya og bronze medal sa second leg sa 2012 Powerade Philippine Duathlon Series dili pa dugay didto sa Daang Hari, Alabang.

Si Igimax, kinsa milumba sa men's 16-19 age-group, misubay sa wala niya masinati nga rota nga nakabalda sa paspas nga pagdagan niya.

Bisan pa'g dili suhito, si Igimax nakahimo gihapon sa pagdaog og bronze human niya gitapos ang lumba sud sa usa ka oras ug 40 minutos.

Ang two-time SAC awardee nga si Igimax naghuna-huna karon nga mosalmot og lain pang duathlon competition lakip na ang final leg sa Philippine Duathlon, Clark Duathlon ug Asia Duathlon Championship nga gikatakda sa nanghinapos nga bahin ning tuiga.

Hinuon, ang road races maoy unang prayoridad ni Igimax sa tanang sporting events nga iyang giapilan. (BANAT SPORTS)

CONG RED TRI SERIES - LEG 1

CONG RED TRIATHLON SERIES - LEG 1

May 27, 2012 Sunday 7:30AM

Brgy Luyang, Carmen, Cebu

Carmen, Cebu hosts the 1st Leg of the Triathlon Trilogy

Full racing equipment all ready to zoom past Carmen roads

This is the battle plan.  Race officials getting last minute instructions from the organizer Boying Rodriguez.

Do you undertand the race routes?  No wrong turn arounds, ok

Ready, set... go!

TIMEX 226 BOHOL TRIATHLON

Who: Triathletes
What: Timex 226 Bohol Triathlon
When: December 1, 2012 Saturday
Where: Anda, Bohol

3.8km Swim, 180km Bike, 42km Run

Entry Fee: P12,000.00 (until May 31, 2012)
Entry Fee: P15,000.00

organized by Bike King

TRI UNITED 3

Who: Triathletes
What: Tri United 3
When: November 10-11, 2012
Where: Ayala Alabang Village, Alabang

Mini-Sprint
Nov 10 Saturday

Sprint
Nov 11 Sunday

organized by Bike King

ACTIVE HEALTH DUATHLON

Who: Duathletes
What: Active Health Duathlon
When: September 9, 2012 Sunday 6:00AM
Where: SCTEX, Clark, Pampanga, Phl

6km Run, 60km Bike, 4km Run
3km Run, 30km Bike, 2km Run
Entry Fee: P1,500.00 (any distance)

organized by Bike King

ABOITIZ POWER TOUR OF SUBIC

Who: Cyclists
What: Aboitiz Power Tour of Subic
When: July 7-8, 2012 Sat-Sun
Where: Subic Bay, Phl

Team Time Trial 40km
July 7 Saturday 7:00AM
Entry Fee: P1,200.00

Criterium 40km
July 7 Saturday
Entry Fee: P1,200.00
2:00PM Female Category
3:00PM Category 4
4:00PM Category 3

Road Race 90km
BTPI-Nuclear Plant route
July 8 Sunday 6:00AM
Entry Fee: P1,200.00

organized by Bike King

TRI UNITED 2

Who: Triathletes
What: Tri United 2
When: June 30 - July 1, 2012
Where: Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Phl

1km Swim, 30km Bike, 7km Run
June 30 Saturday 2:30PM
Fee: P2,500.00

2km Swim, 60km Bike, 15km Run
July 1 Sunday 6:00AM
Fee: P3,500.00

Presented by: Unilab Active Health
Organized by: Bike King

DANAO ROAD RACE

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

by OSCAR "BOYING" RODRIGUEZ, Organizer

Congressman Red Tri Series 2nd Leg in Camotes has been postponed to a later date because of inclement weather and because of the storm brewing this weekend which may affect boat travel to and from Camotes Island. Those who have registered will be refunded and automatically be entered in 3rd Danao City Leg.

A Road Race will instead be held among cyclists and triathletes wherein around 60 road cyclists have already registered. Start and Finish is at Sands Beach Resort at 7:00 am this Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Road Race Category

Category A/B Open & C

Rolling Start from Sands Beach Resort to Durano Foundation where Mass Start will happen turnaround at Brgy. Corte, Tabogon (80kms)

Triathletes

Men:

Age Group 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54-55-59, 60 & above

Women:

Age Group 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40 & above

Start and Finish at Sands Beach Resort in Danao City turnaround Catmon and back (approximately 30kms)

Registration is PHP 100.00 and is on-site starting 6:00 am Sunday, June 3, 2012

CONG RED TRI SERIES LEG 1 CHAMPIONS

Who: Winners
What: Cong. Red Triathlon Series - Leg 1
When: May 27, 2012 Sunday 7:30AM
Where: Brgy Luyang, Carmen, Cebu

SUPER-TRI KIDS (STK)

Justin Chiongbian (Boys 13-15)
Ana Patricia Maximo (Girls 13-15)

Yuan Chiongbian (Boys 11-12)
Nina Francesa Villaba (Girls 11-12)

Xeemon Sage Villocuyos (Boys 7-8)
Savannah Chiongbian (Girls 6-under)

SPRINT (750m, 20km, 5km)

Christian Villanueva 1:24:20 (Male 16-19)
Rochele Tan 1:20:36 (Female 16-19)

Vicente Lorenzo Cabahug 1:23:58 (Male 20-24)
Fatima Kei Cabitan 1:20:48 (Female 20-24)

Rico Valentin 1:12:20 (Male 25-29)
Hannah Galo 1:24:02 (Female 25-29)

Jarvis Nike Jaranilla 1:19:35 (Male 30-34)
Xedessa Villocuyos 1:51:30 (Female 30-34)

Eugene Sanchez 1:11:10 (Male 35-39)
Vangie Janea 1:46:17 (Female 35-39)

Tyrone Tan (Male 40-44)
Junki Flores (Male 45-49)

MINI-SPRINT (375m, 10km, 2.5km)

Jo Mari Caballes 1:51:30 (Male 16-19)
Jeremy Flordelis 1:19:02 (Male 20-24)
James Apilado 1:41:17 (Male 25-29)
Jose Francis Canizares (Male 30-34)

Avegayle Zapanta (Female 35-39)
Maricel Tiu 1:59:40 (Female 40-44)

DUATHLON (2.5km, 20km, 2.5km)

Glean Cabrera 2:07:48 (Male 25-29)
Lovelieneil Casidsid 2:25:33 (Female 25-29)

Joseph Miller 1:58:19 (Male 30-34)
Dixon Tiu 2:14:37 (Male 40-44)
Arnel Sacris 2:05:33 (Male 45-49)

source: Boying Rodriguez

IGIMAX MAKES ROUSING DEBUT IN DUATHLON

Published in The Freeman Newspaper on May 30, 2012 Wednesday issue
by Caecent No-ot Magsumbol, Staff Member
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

CEBU, Philippines - Luis Miguel “Igimax” Maximo made his debut in duathlon a memorable one by grabbing bronze medal in the second leg of the 2012 Powerade Philippine Duathlon Series over the weekend in Daang Hari, Alabang.

Igimax, who raced in the men’s 16-19 age group, dealt with an unfamiliar route that prevented him to speed up.

Inspite of that, Igimax managed a podium finish with a time of one hour and 40 minutes.

"I was lagging behind in the run legs but I made up for it during the bike portion. The Campagnolo 11-speed groupset and shifters installed in my YKK time trial bike made a big difference during the bike race because I have more gears to choose from and the shifting was fast and easy which resulted in a faster time," said the two-time SAC awardee.

Igimax now looks forward to joining more duathlon competitions including the final leg of the Philippine Duathlon, Clark Duathlon and the Asian Duathlon Championship scheduled late this year.

Road races, however, will remain a top priority for Igimax among all the other sporting events he is joining in.

"I never thought I can climb the podium on my first duathlon race. The competition was tough with the presence of elite and seasoned athletes. All I was after for was to gain experience and exposure since there were no road cycling races in the meantime," said Igimax.

MAXIMO SETTLES FOR BRONZE

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on May 30, 2012 Wednesday issue
by Iste S. Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

PHL Cycling national junior member Luis Miguel Maximo of Cebu-YKKBikes.com finished with a bronze medal in the Men’s 16-19 category of the Philippine Duathlon Series last Sunday in Alabang.

Maximo, who was facing an unfamiliar race course and lacking in logistical support, negotiated the 6K run, 30K bike, 3K run in 1:40 in the event that attracted more than 300 athletes, making it one of the biggest duathlon races in the country.

The competition is presented by Powerade and organized by Adrenaline Multisport Group headed by Thumbie Remigio.

“I was lagging behind in the run legs but I made up for it during the bike portion.

The Campagnolo 11-speed groupset and shifters installed in my YKK time trial bike made a big difference during the bike race because I have more gears to choose from and the shifting was fast and easy, which resulted in a faster time,” said Maximo.

Maximo, mentored by UCI/ITU certified duathlon coach Patrick Joson, kept his run deficit at a minimum and capitalized during the bike portion to make up for lost time.

“I never thought I can climb the podium on my first duathlon race. The competition was tough with the presence of elite and seasoned athletes. All I was after was to gain experience and exposure since there were no road cycling races in the meantime,” said Maximo.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on May 30, 2012.

FAVORITES RULE DURANO TRIATHLON SERIES

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on May 29, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

NATIONAL junior team member Rochelle Tan ran away with the 16-19 years old title in the Congressman Red Durano triathlon series in Carmen over the weekend.

Tan finished the race in 1:20:36, almost 20 minutes ahead of second placer Gabriellie Gail Salimbangon, who is just 16.

Rico Valentin also had a dominant win in the men’s 25-29, taking the title in 1:12:20, exactly 10 minutes ahead of second palcer Daryl Caballes. Neil Villarosa was third in 1:26:34.

Jarvis Jaranilla won the men’s 30-34 division in 1:19:35, while Harrisson Pray Jumamoy (1:23:20) and Yuri Abalo (1:30:48) got second and third places, respectively.

Other winners in the sprint women’s division were Fatima Cabitan (20-24), Hannah Galo (25-29), Xedessa Villo Cuyos (30-34) and Vangie Janea (35-39). In the men’s division, the winners were Eugene Sanchez (35-39), Tyron Tan (40-44) and Junki Flores (45-49).

The event, which was organized to help prepare the Cebuanos for the Cobra Ironman in August, also had the mini-sprint division, duathlon and the super trikids.

Savannah Chiongbian topped the kids 6-under division, while Xeemon Sagee Villo Cuyos won the 7-8 division. Niña Francesca Villaba beat Yuan Chiongbian for the 11-12 boys title, while Richomond Seville topped the girls division. Ana Maximo won the 13-15 girls title, while Rans Gerona got the boys title.
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READY.  Ica Maximo (second from left) and the rest of the age-group participants wait for the signal from Oscar Rodriguez (left) in the Congressman Red Durano triathlon series in Carmen.

Those who won the mini-sprint titles were Lloyd Ompad in the 11-15 bracket, Avegale Zapanta (35-39), Maricel Tiu (40-44), Jeremy Flordelis (20-24), James Apilado (25-29), and Jose Francis Cañizares (30-34). Those who won the duathlon were Dixon Tiu (men’s 40-44), Glean Cabrera (25-29(, Joseph Miller (30-34), Arnel Sacris (45-49), Erwin Marigomen (35-39) and Lovelieniel Casidsid (30-34).

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on May 29, 2012.

CONG. RED TRIATHLON

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on May 28, 2012 Monday issue
Marian C. Baring, Editor This Issue

Ana Patricia "Ica" Maximo topped the STK Mini-Sprint Female 13-15 Category in the first leg 1 of the Cong. Red Triathlon Series yesterday at the Luyang Beach in Carmen, Cebu.

Maximo, an incoming first year high school student of Sacred Heart School - Hijas de Jesus, negotiated the demanding 375-meter swim, 10-km bike and 2.5-km run with ease to win in her division.

ITALIAN COMPANY BACKS CEBUANO JUNIOR CYCLIST

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on May 27, 2012 Sunday issue
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

Italian cycling company Campagnolo, the world's top manufacturer of cycling groupset components, has thrown its support behind 17-year old Cebuano cyclist Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo by providing the PHL natl junior team member with the latest top of the line, 11-speed groupset component for his cycling training and racing needs.

The partnership, facilitated by YKK Trading, will enable Igimax to compete not only in cycling but as well as in triathlon and duathlon, with the use of a special time-trial bike equipped with 11-speed groupset & bar-end shifters.

Using the upgraded racing equipment, the two-time Sportswriters Asoociation of Cebu awardee will test his cycling experience as he represents Cebu in the Philippine Duathlon Series today in Alabang, Manila. It is one of the biggest duathlon in the country, with more than 500 athletes chasing the coveted titles.

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The Barangay Lahug resident dipped his feet into triathlon just this year and came out champion in men's 15-19 category and no. 1 over-all in the international Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Lite last March 18 in Liloan. He was also the champion in the men's 19-under category in the 1st Talisay Triathlon last March 25.

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"I got sick after completing back to back swim-bike-run events in a span of one week. I guess it was too much for my body. I took an extended rest and hopefully I am recovered now," shares the PAREF Springdale student who graduated high school with honors. The fatigue prevented the youngster from competing in National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Series and the Subic Bay International Triathlon last April which could have given him the chance to test his endurance against top foreign and national junior triathletes.

MAXIMO TO SEE ACTION IN PH DUATHLON TODAY

Published in Cebu Daily News on May 27, 2012 Sunday issue
by Jonas Penerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor

RP national junior team member Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo takes to the road once again as he competes for Cebu in the Philippine Duathlon series today at Daang Hari, Manila.

The event is the biggest duathlon event in the country, with more than 500 multisport athletes chasing the coveted titles and bragging rights.  It is sponsored by Powerade and organized by Adrenaline Multisport Group headed by Thumbie Remigio.

Maximo is considered a neophyte in this sport after taking up triathlon just this year and came out as champion in the Men 15-19 category and No. 1 overall in the international Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Lite last March in Liloan.  He also won the Men 19-Under category in the 1st Talisay Triathlon in that very same month in Talisay City.

Italian cycling company Campagnolo, the world's top manufacturer of cycling components, has also thrown its support to the 17-year old by providing him with the top of the line, 11-speed groupset component for his cycling training and racing needs.

The 6k run, 30k bike, 3k run duathlon today will determine if the youngester from Cebu is ready to take the challenge of a more demanding multisport./CORRESPONDENT JONAS PANERIO

ITALIAN COMPANY SUPPORTS CEBUANO CYCLIST

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Published in The Freeman Newspaper on May 26, 2012 Saturday issue
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

Italian cycling company Campagnolo, the world's top manufacturer of cycling groupset components, has thrown its support to 17-year old Cebuano cyclist Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo by providing the Philippine Junior team member with the latest top of the line, 11-speed groupset component for his cycling training and racing needs.

The partnership, facilitated by YKK Trading, the country's premiere cycling distributor, will enable Igimax to compete not only in cycling but as well as in triathlon and duathlon with the use of a special Time Trial Bike equipped with 11-speed groupset and bar-end shifters.

Using the upgraded racing equipment, the two-time SAC awardee will test his cycling experience as he competes for Cebu in the Philippine Duathlon Series this Sunday in Daang Hari, Alabang, Manila. The biggest duathlon event in the country, with more than 500 multi-sport athletes chasing the coveted titles and bragging rights, is sponsored by Powerade and organized by Adrenaline Multisport Group headed by Thumbie Remigio.

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The Brgy. Lahug resident dipped his feet into triathlon just this year and luckily came out champion in the men's 15-19 category and no. 1 overall in the Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Lite last March 18 in Liloan. He also emerged as champion in the men's 19-under category in the 1st Talisay Triathlon last March 25 in Talisay City.

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"I got sick after completing back to back swim-bike-run events in a span of one week. I guess it was too much for my body. I took an extended rest and hopefully I am recovered now," shares the PAREF Springdale student who graduated high school with honors.

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The fatigue prevented the youngster from competing in the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Series and the Subic Bay International Triathlon last April which could have given him the chance to test his endurance against top foreign and national junior triathletes.

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"I am very grateful for the support of Campagnolo and YKK Trading. I did not expect that a local athlete like me will get this kind of support from a world-class European cycling company. I will always ride for Cebu, and Im proud of it" said Igimax.

TRI UNITED 2

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June 30 - July 1, 2012

Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Phl

PEAK HUMAN PERFORMANCE SEMINAR

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May 26, 2012 Saturday

Asian Hospital & Medical Center

CONG. RED TRI SERIES - LEG 3

Who: Triathletes & Duathletes
What: Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 3
When: June 24, 2012 Sunday 6:30AM
Where: Sands Beach Resort, Danao City, Cebu

Format:
Sprint Triathlon (750m Swim, 20km Bike, 5km Run)
Mini-Sprint Triathlon (375m Swim, 10km Bike, 2.5km Run)
Sprint Duathlon (2.5km Run, 20km Bike, 2.5km Run)

Entry Fee: P500.00
Register @ Runnr Ayala

DISCOVER DUATHLON

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May 10m 2012

Bonifacio High Street

PHINNEY: "IT SEEMS LIKE IM CRASHING EVERYDAY"

“I made it through an entire Classics season with no crashes – nothing in the beginning of the year – and then I come here and it seems like it's every day,” said Phinney. “A lot of it has been out of my control. The only thing I can control is my attitude towards it and I've accepted that's way the sport is. And that's the way life is – you have highs and lows. You kind of ride the roller coaster and see where it takes you.”... Read more

RONDA PILIPINAS SPORTIVO CRITERIUM

Who: Cyclists
What: Ronda Pilipinas Sportivo (Executive) Criterium
When: June 10, 2012 Sunday 12:00NN
Where: Roxas Blvd, Manila, Phl

Categories:

CAT A Trophies 1,2,3 (Replica of Ronda Pilipinas Trophy)
Medals 4 to 10 (Replica of Ronda Pilipinas Medal)

CAT B Trophies 1,2,3(Replica of Ronda Pilipinas Trophy)
medals 4 to 10(Replica of Ronda Pilipinas Medal)

Registration Fee P300.00

For more info contact Ronda Pilipinas

PCL EAGLERIDGE CYCLING CLASSIC

PCL EAGLERIDGE MICROTEL CYCLING CLASSIC

April 21-22, 2012   Eagleridge Golf & Country Club

Cavite, Philippines

CRITERIUM 50KM

EXECUTIVE B

Riders negotiating a tight corner as part of the 5-lap 50km crit race  

Sprinting after the corner to break the pack

Photos by TEAM maX1mo

CONG. RED TRI SERIES - LEG 2

Who: Triathletes & Duathletes
What: Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 2
When: June 3, 2012 Saturday 2:00PM
Where: Mangudlong, San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu

Format:
Sprint Triathlon (Swim 500m, Bike 20km, Run 5km)
Mini-Sprint Triathlon: (Swim 375m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km)
Sprint Duathlon (Run 2.5km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km)

Fee: P1,000.00 (includes ferry trip)
Register @ Runnr Ayala

Organized by Boying Rodriguez/TRAP

CONG. RED TRI SERIES - LEG 1

Who: Triathletes & Duathletes
What: Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 1
When: May 27, 2012 Sunday 6:30AM
Where: Luyang, Carmen, Cebu

Format:
Sprint Triathlon (Swim 500m, Bike 20km, Run 5km)
Mini-Sprint Triathlon (Swim 375m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km)
Spint Duathlon (Run 2.5km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km)

Fee: P500.00
Register @ Runnr Ayala

Organized by: Boying Rodriguez/TRAP

MAYOR DURANO TRIATHLON CUP

Who: Triathletes
What: Mayor Moonyeen Durano Triathlon Cup
When: July 14, 2012 2:00PM
Where: Alegre Beach Resort, Sogod, Cebu

Format: Olympic & Sprint distances
Categories: Individual & Relay
Fee: P1,000.00

Organized by: Boying Rodriguez/TRAP

CENTURY TUNA 5150 TRIATHLON

June 24, 2012

Subic Bay, Philippines

SUBIC INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

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May 5-6, 2012

Subic Bay, Philippines

MANTALONGON OFF-ROAD DUATHLON

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May 12, 2012

Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines

CEBU CYCLING CRITERIUM 04.28.12

CEBU CYCLING CRITERIUM

April 28, 2012

Reclamation, Mandaue City, Phl

 

Lazer eyewear.  Carnac road shoes

Art Lambo (3rd from left) of VECO

Gary Fernandez, Lito Pastedio, Tata Ty and IgiMax of Cebu Cycling TeamSix

Ome Rodriguez (2nd right) & Lyndon Caraquel (left)

Tidoy Milan (center) and Joseph Miller (2nd right)

PCL EAGLERIDGE CYCLING CLASSIC

PCL EAGLERIDGE MICROTEL CYCLING CLASSIC

April 21-22, 2012

Eagleridge Golf & Country Club

Cavite, Philippines

CRITERIUM 30KM

JUNIORS CATEGORY

Igi Maximo & Joby Soberano of Cebu Junior Cycling

VG & GE of Batangas

JGMC & Aboitiz Power teams

PCL EAGLERIDGE CYCLING CLASSIC

PCL EAGLERIDGE MICROTEL CYCLING CLASSIC

April 21-22, 2012

Eagleridge Golf & Country Club

Cavite, Philippines

TEAM TIME TRIAL 40KM
MEN EXECUTIVE A & B

VON DUTCH RACING

FITNESS FIRST

BVTC JAC MOTORS

DMCI HOMES

ABOITIZ POWER

Photos by TEAM maX1mo

CYCLING CLASSIC

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on April 23, 2012 Monday issue
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

SIXTEEN-year old Cebuano Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo joined the Pilipinas Cycling League Eagleridge Cycling Classic over the weekend in Cavite.

Igimax was the lone entry from Cebu in the Juniors 17-18 category that took cyclists in two grueling stages - a 30-kilometer Criterium Race and a 20-km Individual Time Trial (ITT) around the hot and humid conditions in Eagleridge Golf and Country Club. (PR)

TIME 100: JEREMY LIN

Jeremy Lin's story is a great lesson for kids everywhere because it debunks and defangs so many of the prejudices and stereotypes that unfairly hold children back. He's dispelled the idea that Asian-American guards somehow couldn't hack it in the NBA — and that being a world-class athlete on the court is somehow at odds with being an excellent student off the court... Read more

FIRST PINOY TO WIN UCI RACE

Phil Star.  “Ito talaga ang inaabangan kong lap. Pangako ko sa sarili ko at sa coach, floating muna ako sa patag dahil dito sa Baguio magkaalaman at magkakainan ng oras (I made a promise to myself and my coach that I will make my move in this lap after floating in the flat roads of the first three stages. I knew that this was where the race will ultimately be decided),” said Calderon, whose stage win completed the Filipinos’ romp in all but one of the four laps in this bikathon that started up north in Sta. Ana, Cagayan... Read more

MENDOZA: CYCLISTS ARE REAL HEROES OF OUR SUMMER

Sun Star Cebu.  In those halcyon days, the day the Tour would pass in our hometown in Pangasinan, I’d take a bath early and next race to the plaza to await the cyclists whiz by on their way to Dagupan City from Tarlac or Malolos, Bulacan, maybe.

They were but a blur, yes, but the thrill of watching them was unmatched, as if their passing was magic without explanation.

Ah, to be a kid... Read more

QUERIMIT SPRINGS BACK TO LIFE, RULES 2ND STAGE

PhilStar.  Querimit, the Pozzorubio, Pangasinan pride, joined seven others in breaking away from the peloton entering the last 60 kms at Quezon town. He wisely conserved his energy up until the last 200 meters where he made one final push to overtake Lim and the rest of the pursuers in a sprint to the finish line in front of Isabela State U.

Lim, bronze medalist in last year’s Asian Junior Cycling Championships, was given the same time as Scholz, Joel Calderon of Mail and More, and Bradeley Hall of Plan B.

“Sa likod lang ako, nagpapahinga para sa sprint kasi alam ko ang lalakas rumemate ng kalaban. Nag-exert ako sa finish line at successful naman ang remate ko sa last 500 meters (I was lurking and conserving energy for the spring to the finish line and my effort to bolt away in the last 500-m paid off,” Querimit said... Read more

WHAT MAKES A NIGHTMARE SPORTS PARENT - AND WHAT MAKES A GREAT ONE

Yahoo Sports.  Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: "What is your worst memory from playing youth and high school sports?"

Their overwhelming response: "The ride home from games with my parents."... Read more

CHIONGBIAN BROS JOIN SUPERTRIKIDS

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on March 28, 2012 Thursday issue
by Iste Leopoldo, Staff Writer
January Yap, Sports Editor

...The race is part of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (Trap) 2012 national grassroots developmental program, which will serve as a talent identification project to train and develop young athletes that may qualify for the 2014 Nanjing China Youth Olympic Games.

“We are not closing at 50, but as much as possible, we want to accommodate more kids, at a maximum of around 80. What is good is that the parents are mostly triathletes also, so they’re assured of support. What is also important is the venue. Plantation (Bay) is really ideal for a triathlon for kids,” Trap executive director Oscar Rodriguez said.

Route

Participants will be taking a short route—the Plantation Bay’s saltwater lagoon for the swimming discipline. The bike and run events will be through the cart path and driveway in the resort.

Rodriguez assures that marshals, officials, and coaches from the Triathlon Association of the Philippines will be on hand to make it a safe and memorable experience for the kids and first-timers.

The race is composed of several categories for children, such as the 7-under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15 divisions. Each age group will have different distances.

He said that before the race, national coach Melvin Fausto of Trap will lead a free clinic starting March 29 to 31.

Aside from the Chiongbian brothers, the Maximo siblings Ana Patricia and Luis Miguel, who topped their respective divisions in the Talisay triathlon, also confirmed their participation... Read more

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 28, 2012.

MY FIRST TRI

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Published in The Freeman Newspaper on March 27, 2012 Thursday issue
by Bea Maximo, Contributor
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

Swim, bike and run to the finish line. Last Sunday, I witnessed the very first triathlon held in Talisay. The race was one of the highlights of Talisay's commemoration of the American troops’ landing in the city. It consisted of a 1,000-meter swim, 30-kilometer bike and 7.5K run. There was also a mixed relay division for the adults, while the kids division had a 300m swim, 8K bike and 3K run.

As a spectator, you get all worked up and root for your favorites, screaming at the sidelines saying “dali, dali! kaya na nimo maapsan na ka!”, as one participant shouted back “dili lalim uy!” I then realized the determination and discipline every athlete had to possess for them to be able to surpass the gruelling swim, the exhausting bike ride and the draining run to the finish line was definitely not a walk in the park.

One does not go out into the battlefield unarmed and expect to emerge victorious that is why I salute every person who wore a tri suite that day because the mere fact that they had the courage to step up and achieve what the next person simply dreams of doing is just very inspirational.

Some people dream of success while others wake up and achieve it. Hats off to all the finishers of the First Talisay Triathlon, however in a race, winners must be crowned.

The author (C) with her siblings Luis Miguel (R) and Ana Patricia Maximo

I would like to quote Orison Swett Marden, “We fail to see that we can control our own destiny; make ourselves do whatever is possible; make ourselves become whatever we long to be”. These renowned beings controlled their own destiny and fought hard to garner a place in their division.

(Editor's note: The contributor is a 20-year-old Cebuana presently taking up Occupation Therapy in University of Sto. Tomas (UST). A football varsity player and a half-marathon finisher of Whidbey Island Marathon in Washington, USA and Cebu City Marathon, she came all the way from Manila to cheer for her siblings on their very first on-road triathlon race.)

A SALUTE TO TALISAY TRIATHLON FINISHERS

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Published in Sun Star Newspaper on March 27, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Bea Maximo, Contributor
Mike T. Limpag & Marian C. Baring, Editors

SWIM, bike and run to the finish line! Last March 25, 2012, I witnessed the very first triathlon held in Talisay. This race was one of the highlights of the City’s commemoration of the American troops’ landing in the city. It consisted of a 1,000-meter swim, 30-kilometer bike, 7.5K run and a mixed relay division for the adults, while the kids’ division had a 300-meter swim, 8-kilometer bike and 3-kilometer run.

As a spectator in these events, you get all worked up and root for your favorites, screaming at the sidelines saying, “Dali, dali! Kaya na nimo maapsan na ka!”

As one participant shouted back, “Dili lalim oy!” I then realized the determination and discipline every athlete had to possess for them to be able to surpass the grueling swim, the exhausting bike ride and the draining run to the finish line. It was definitely not a walk in the park.

One does not go out into the battlefield unarmed and expect to emerge victorious, that is why I salute every person who wore a tri suite that day because the mere fact that they had the courage to step up and achieve what the next person simply dreams of doing is just very inspirational.

Some people dream of success while others wake up and achieve it! Hats off to all the finishers of the First Talisay Triathlon, however in a race, winners must be crowned.

ALL IN THE FAMILY.  The author (center) with brother Luis Miguel and sister Ana Patricia.  Luis won the 19-under division, while Ana topped the 13-14 agegroup.

I would like to quote Orison Swett Marden: “We fail to see that we can control our own destiny; make ourselves do whatever is possible; make ourselves become whatever we long to be.” These renowned beings controlled their own destiny and fought hard to garner a place in their division.

(The author is a 20-year old Cebuana taking up Occupation Therapy in UST. A football varsity player and a runner, she came to all the way from Manila to cheer for her siblings on their very first on-road Triathlon race.)

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 27, 2012.

TAN, LIM RULE TALISAY TRIATHLON

Published in The Freeman Newspaper on March 26, 2012 Monday issue
by Caecent Magsumbol, Staff Writer
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

CEBU, Philippines - Rochelle Tan lived up to her billing as Cebu's new triathlon queen, while Kristiane Lim stunned the early favorites to rule the men's division of the inaugural Talisay City Triathlon yesterday.

Tan completed the race covering 1,000-meter swim, 30km bike and 7.5km run in two hours, 11 minutes and 29.72 seconds to romp off with the women's crown.

Hannah Lou Galo took the first runner-up honors in 2:12:49.31, while Lovelienell Casidsid could only make it to the third spot in 2:19:18.76.

Rochelle’s day was even made brighter as her dad Tyronne topped the men’s 40-49 action, even as her brothers Rafael and Rainer also made waves.

Tyrone Tan clocked in 1:53:10.42 to edge out Gandhi Truya (1:59:56.81) and Jay Pizarras (2:10:13.38). Rafael came out second in the kids 11-12 class won by Yuan Chiongbian, while Rainer won the relay event together with Victor Monsanto and Jessie Arriola, who was the first to finish the swim part of the three-in-one race.

Siblings Jebb and Jorgina Cane came out second in the relay, while Rhea Papas, Andre Pacheco and Eric Malimban placed third.

Lim, on the other hand, dominated the men’s open with the time of 1:39:57.88. He pulled off an upset over former Philippine Team member Gerrie Calinawan, who finished in 1:40:59.77. Franz Baguio settled for third with a 1:42:53.93 clocking.

Two comebacking Cebuano triathletes, Eugene Sanchez and Chris Aldeguer, posted a 1-2 finish in the 30-39 class. Sanchez posted the time of 1:50:24.89, while Aldeguer finished in 1:53:25.45. Ritchie Mataragnon ended up third in 1:55:43.18.

Sherwin Managil had a memorable debut in triathlon after dominating the 20-29 class with the time of 1:46:46.65 followed by Frederick Pahanonot (1:51:15.46) and Jarvis Jaranilla (1:57:30.35).

Douglas Sharpe was the best finisher in the 50-above action in 2:26:08.10 followed by Benhur Caderao (2:36:15.49) and Enrique Fenazas (2:56:48.34).

Two other siblings, Luis Miguel and Ana Patricia Maximo, also showcased their wares well even as they were unopposed in their respective classes.

Luis Miguel registered the time of 2:01:08.94 in the men's 19-under, while her younger sister Ana Patricia won the girls 13-14 category in 51 minutes and 4.89 seconds.

The Chiongbians also had a good time as aside from Yuan, his brother Justin Liam topped the boys 13-14 followed by Jezreel Tan.

The other age-group winners were Aaliyah Ricci Mataragnon (girls 11-12) and Nina Francesca Villaba (10-under). - THE FREEMAN

TANS TOP 1ST TALISAY TRIATHLON

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on March 26, 2012 Monday issue
by Iste S. Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

EVERY triathlon race is a father-daughter bonding time for Rochelle and Tyrone Tan and serves as her motivation to top every triathlon race she joins, just like in the First Triathlon Race yesterday at the Talisay City New Fish Port.

Rochelle crossed the finish with her father Tyrone at her side in 2:11:29 and clinch the top spot in the women’s open. Hannah Lou N. Galo got second in 2:12:49, while Loveleinell F. Casidsid settled for third in 2:19:18.

Though Tyrone crossed the finish line with his daughter, it was his second time to do so as he finished the race in 1:53:10 to top the 40-49 men’s division over Gandhi Truya (1:59:56) and Jay M. Pizarras (2:10:13).

“Usually my father is the one who finishes first in his age group division and then he always comes back for me and it really helps especially if I am wearing out. Then when I see my dad, I feel like getting a boost because it means that I am already close to the finish line,” said the 19-year-old Rochelle, who admitted it was her father who motivated her to get into sports.

The men’s open division was won by Kristiane S. Lim in 1:39:57, while Gerrie Calinawan got second place in 1:40:59. Franz Baguio got third place in 1:42:53.

Relay

In the relay division, Victor Monsanto, Rainier Tan and Jessie Arriola topped the category with a time of 1:55:21, almost six minutes ahead of Jebb Lynus and Jorgina Cane, who finished in 2:01.06. Rhea Papas, Andre Pacheco and Eric C. Malimba got third place in 2:02.21.56.

In the 30-39 age group, Eugene Sanchez (1:50:24) got first over Vellum’s CEO and comebacking triathlete Chris Aldeguer (1:53:25) and Ritchie Mataragnon (1:55:43).

One of Cebu’s top runners, Moh Sherwin Managil, won his first triathlon race and topped the 20-29 age group in (1:46:16). He beat Frederick Pahanonot (1:51:15) and and Jarvis Nike B. Jaranilla (1:57:30). Douglas Sharpe won took the 50 and above title in 2:26.08 over Benhur Caderao (2:36:15) and Enrique C. Tenaza (2:56:48).

In the kids division, it was an all-family affair with Yuan and Justin Liam Chiongbian and Ana Patricia and Luis Miguel Maximo topping their divisions.

Yuan won the 11-12 in 42:32, while Justin Liam won the 13-14 in 40:13. Ana Patricia won her first race in the 13-14 in 51:04, while footballer-turned cyclist Luis Miguel topped the 19-below in 2:01:08. Niña Francesca Villaba got the 10-Under girls title in 55:08, while Aaliyah Ricci V. Mataragnon won the 11-12 division in 51:57.26.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 26, 2012.

AFTER XTERRA LITE, IGIMAX HOPES TO MAKE WAVES IN TALISAY TRIATHLON

Published in The Freeman Newspaper on March 25, 2012 Sunday issue
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

What started as a race to survive became a race to the top.

16-year old Cebuano athlete Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo, the youngest participant of the XTerra Triathlon Lite last week at the picturesque Amara subdivision in Liloan, did not only grab the champion's trophy in  men's 15-19 category but also come out on top in the over-all standings.

"All I was aiming for was to finish the race.  Gikulba-an ko sa 500-meter swim since that was my first triathlon," beams the youngest member of the Philippine cycling team.

"I really did not expect the results, especially the swim leg which I did not feel any nervousness.  I think it has something to do when Tito John (Pages) assisted me during our practice swims.  It gave me enough confidence to swim in open water, dealing with the strong waves.  And I thank him for being patient with me," shared the eight-time Springdale Athlete of the Year awardee.

Young Cebuano XTerra warriors and good buddies Igi Maximo (left) and celebrity actor Matteo Guidicelli.  Maximo placed first in the men's 15-19 category, while Guidicelli grabbed the second place honors in the men's 20-24 class.

Bouyed by the encouraging result, Igimax will take it a notch higher when he joins the 1st Talisay Triathlon today.  The grueling race covers 1-kilometer swim, 30km bike and 7.5km run.

"I haven't tried a 1,000-meter swim before.  What I plan to do is swim the first 500-meter, cling on the bouys for 2-5 minutes to rest, then finish the remaining 500 meters.  It will be a slow swim, but I hope to make it up in the bike leg which I am more familiar with," revealed the two-time awardee of the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC).

"My ultimate aim is to complete a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run Olympic distance triathlon," said Igimax, who recently graduated with honors in high school from PAREF Springdale.

In Talisay, Igimax will be joined by another member of TEAM maX1mo, 12-year old Ana Patricia "Icamax" Maximo, who will have her first triathlon consisting of a kiddie version of 300-meter swim, 8km bike and 3km run.

"My brother is my coach in cycling.  I'm excited but nervous in my first triathlon," said the student of Sacred Heart Hijas de Jesus.