Women power up in Sun Life 5150

MANILA, Philippines — The Sun Life 5150 Triathlon on July 10 in Bohol won’t just be a clash of power, speed and endurance among the men of the multi-sport but also a showcase of grit and poise from the bidders in the distaff side.

Seventy-two fearless ladies are set to vie for top honors in nine age-group categories in their side of the 1.5 km-swim, 40 km-bike and 10 km-run battle at The Bellevue Resort in Panglao Island.

Twelve are competing in the relay all-female and 10 in the relay mixed and 26 others in the Sunrise Sprint.

Also in the field are five foreign entries in United Kingdom’s Emily Miller (30-34) and Jo Cudmore (55-59), Japanese Kaoiri Dezaki (35-39) and Mayu Kohno (45-49) and Malaysia’s Noraziah Abd Manaf (40-44).