Navo, Burgos rule MediCard Triathlon

MANILA, Philippines — Teenagers Richard Anson Navo and Erika Nicole Burgos led all competitors in their respective categories during second MediCard Sprint Tri held recently at Fontana Leisure Park in Clark, Pampanga.

Navo registered the fastest time in the 600-meter swim, 20-km bike and 5-km run event with one hour, eight minutes and 46 seconds, earning himself the male 15-17 title. Next to him were two of his fellow age-group competitors Adrian Thomas Dionisio and Lorenzo Joaquin Solda at 1:09:46 and 1:10:45, respectively.

Among the ladies in the event supported by MediCard Philippines, Standard Insurance, Klean Athlete Nutritional Supplements, Smart, official timing partner Garmin, hydration partners Pocari Sweat and Sip Purified Water, recovery partner Air Relax Massage Guns Philippines, hotels Fontana and Royce Hotel & Casino, Erika Nicole Burgos was unbeatable in the female 15-17 category with 1:24:26. Following Burgos was 18-24 champion Franchesca Ezzabella Joves with 1:26:49 and 25-29 champion Kath Lagusnad with 1:27:44.

Other results of the race can be accessed at www.bikekingphilippines.com.