Quiambao, Bonda conquer 5150 Camiguin

CAMIGUIN Island — Bea Quiambao stamped her class as the country’s brightest endurance racing star, delivering a commanding, back-to-back statement performance by ruling the inaugural IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin yesterday – two months after her triumph at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao.

With two major titles in as many starts, Quiambao has quickly become the toast of Philippine triathlon, showcasing not only consistency but dominance across varying race formats and conditions.

Tested by a dramatic shift in weather – from a heavy pre-dawn downpour to overcast skies, and eventually a punishing mix of sun and gusting winds – the 25-year-old standout from Malaybalay, Bukidnon, proved unshaken. She controlled every stage of the Olympic-distance race, topping both the overall and Filipino Elite categories with a winning time of 2 hours, 44 minutes and 16 seconds with split times of 24:55-1:22:39-49:00 over the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run distance.

Kenneth Bonda topped the men’s side of the event organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. in 2:19:59, besting John Hamlan (2:31:52) to likewise clinch the Philippine Sports Commission’s Filipino Elite Category title.