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Freeman Cebu Sports

Doerr, Chiongbian rule 2008 Sugbu Marathon

- Marigold Lebumfacil -

The rains did not stop Juergen Doerr and Emily Chiongbian from topping their respective divisions in the well-attended Sugbu Marathon 2008 yesterday at the Cebu Business Park.

Doerr, a German national, ruled the men’s executive class after negotiating the 21-kilometer route in one hour, 39 minutes and four seconds. He was trailed by Napoleon de la Torre with a 1:42:32 clocking.

In the distaff side, Chiongbian flashed the biggest smile as she crossed the finish line first with the time of 1:54:05.

Vicky Vossler ranked second with 2:07:00 ,while Girlie Ong landed third in 2:30:28.

In the 21K doctor’s category, Glen Cang snatched the title with a 2:16:10 clocking.

Peter Mancao finished 18 seconds behind Cang. Mancao competed in last year’s New York Marathon together with Dr. Yong Larrazabal.

Drs. Michael Jeremy Tabaloc (2:32:21) and Alex Junia (2:38:48) placed third and fourth, respectively.

Hidelito Ngujo, on the other hand, dominated the 6-kilometer MEPZ men’s division with the time of 23 minutes and 46 seconds. Randy Escartin came in second at 24:34 followed by Glen Ycong with the time of 25:15 clocking.

Glady Sumile reigned supreme in the women’s division with the time of 31 minutes and 52 seconds. Edna Base grabbed the second place honors in 35 minutes followed by Rosana Sajulga in 35:53.

In the 3K kiddies category, Julius Gallero and Haziel Retavale claimed the boys and girls titles, respectively.

Gallero posted a time of 16 minutes and 20 seconds followed by Dexto Secong (17:30) and Lord Mc Lou Cuyog (17:37).

Retavale finished the short course in 15 minutes and two seconds followed

Romylin Niña Ignacio (18:09) and Kresha Mae Ygot (18:20).

The technical support for the race is provided by the Cebu Road Runners Club, Sight First Running Club and CSI-Cebu.

The Sugbu Marathon 2008 was made possible through the support of Tubig Ultra Pure, Globe Telecom, Rose Pharmacy, Hanga Bai Buffet and Resto, Timex, Sight First Clinics, Makimsa Apparels, Andot Sports, Kumon Math and English, Fun and Learn, Tim Transport, Pharmaton, Leona’s Bakeshop, 3L Catering, Riverwatch, Cebu Island Tours, and Bo’s Coffee.

ALEX JUNIA

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