Surigao City successfully hosted the 3rd Batang Surigaonon Battle of Surigao Strait Triathlon 2024 today, October 20, 2024. Organized by the City Government of Surigao through the City Sports Office, City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, Local Youth Development Office, and Surigao Cycling Club, the event brought together over 200 triathletes from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including elite athletes and Surigao City Mayor Paul Dumlao.
The triathlon featured two categories, with the Standard Distance event challenging participants to a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike course, and a 10 km run. The event also featured a Sprint Distance, which covered half of the Standard course. Athletes of all ages and backgrounds showcased their athleticism, highlighting sportsmanship and perseverance throughout the race.
The following athletes emerged as champions in their respective categories:
SPRINT DISTANCE CATEGORY:
MALE 19 BELOW
1st – Al-Rasheim Saggap 01:10:25
2nd – Jerald Federiso 01:15:41
3rd – Christiano Tiongko 01:18:19
MALE AGE 20-29
1st – Daniel Nazarro 01:15:07
2nd – Earl Brian Corregidor 01:35:11
3rd – Alexander Joseph Castilloqua 01:39:46
MALE AGE 30-39
1st – James Stevenson Morilla 01:19:46
2nd – Gringco Urbiztondo 01:33:06
3rd – Joshua Laro 01:33:17
MALE AGE 40-49
1st – Sergio Ador 01:23:41
2nd – Arnel Capillo 01:24:02
3rd – Fernando Angchangco 01:30:49
MALE AGE 50 ABOVE
1st -Dexter Tulibas 01:30:37
2nd – Ramil Curilan 01:37:16
3rd – Rodrigo Lara 01:46:19
OVER ALL-FEMALE TOP 10
1st – Stephanie Joyce Castaneda 01:37:11
2nd – Florleane Sacares 01:45:04
3rd – Joyce Anne Virtudazo 01:49:50
4th – Star Nonan 01:50:58
5th – Shane Mandapat 01:58:20
6th – Merriam Calda 02:16:52
7th – Archie Lyn Claros 02:21:54
8th – Catherine Alegado 02:34:02
STANDARD DISTANCE:
OVERALL MEN
1st – Satar Salem 02:02:13
2nd – Eric Van Der Linden 02:03:13
3rd – Jorry Ycong 02:04:38
OVERALL FEMALE
1st – Alexis Belen 02:52:40
2nd – Joanna Marie Cruz 02:56:55
3rd – Bea Eleora Villo-igot 03:15:56
4th – Gabrielle Marie Sanchez 03:19:59
5th – Nicolle Duenas 03:20:13
6th – Mayu Kohno 03:25:04
7th – Regine Valentin 03:28:58
8th – Glaiza Morilla 03:34:04
9th – Patricia Tanya Pepito 03:35:47
10th – Maria Theresa Pepito 03:48:49
AGE 18-24
1st – Edgie Arances 02:08:10
2nd – Noel Cabrera 02:11:48
3rd – Christopher Ceniza 02:22:47
RELAY
1st – Omega Pro 2 02:02:20
2nd – Surigao Ultra Runner 02:27:07
3rd – Omega Pro 1 02:31:17
AGE 25-29
1st – Jonathan Pagaura 02:11:38
2nd – Rafael Agawon 02:41:20
3rd – Eduardo Catoc 02:50:29
AGE 30-34
1st – Paul Jumamil 02:05:46
2nd – Banjo Norte 02:11:48
3rd – Rex Estrera 02:40:17
AGE 35-39
1st – Newray Suhot suhot 02:13:05
2nd – Johnrey Tumanda 02:15:36
3rd – Andy Toniacao 02:20:03
AGE 40-44
1st – Bert Anthony Minardo 02:19:47
2nd – Arthur Abogado 02:22:30
3rd – Aj Navallo 02:30:35
AGE 45-49
1st – Warren Patrocinio 02:32:30
2nd – Roldan Calda 02:37:38
3rd – Julius Hibrada 02:38:23
AGE 50-55
1st – Pretzel Edillor 02:34:54
2nd – Antonio Jay Pizarras 02:48:43
3rd – Ronald Parantar 02:56:45
AGE 56 ABOVE
1st – Robert Shannon 02:56:33
2nd – Litophats Patayan 03:03:47
3rd – Dixon Tiu 03:21:25
OVERALL TEAM CHALLENGE
1st – TRI SND Barracuda 11:43:02
2nd – TRIBXU 12:25:33
3rd – Omega Tri Team 13:11:52
4th – T2M Tri Team 13:53:52
This year’s event was not just a competition but a celebration of determination and community, with participants pushing their limits across both categories.
Congratulations to all participants! See you next year at the 4th Battle of Surigao Strait Triathlon!
(Source: Surigao City PIO)