Jopson sizzles in Summit Triathlon

CEBU, Philippines - Multi-titled Cebuano triathlete Noy Jopson led the winners' cast in the Summit Triathlon Team Championships yesterday at the Salagdoong Beach in Maria, Siquijor.

 Jopson bagged the title with the time of two hours, 18 minutes and 49 seconds. Ralph Martin Seos-e was a distant second with a 2:21.25 clocking as Gerrie Calinawan wound up third in 2:22.07.

 The likes of Emmanuel Comendador, Jose Merdino Lim,Trino Rey Transmonte and Ric Dizon caught part of the spotlight after ruling their respective divisions.

Comendador topped the men’s 20-29 age bracket with the time of 2:23.56 followed by Franz Baguio (2:24.05) and Ralph Arche (2:24.34), while Lim lorded it over in the 30-39 class with the time of 2:27.24.

Trino Rey Transmonte dominated the 40-49 division, while Dizon ruled the 50-above class in 3:06.35.

 In the distaff side, Rochelle Tan made up from her absence in the first leg of this Sugbu Triathlon-organized event by emerging as the top female triathlete in the second leg with the time of 2:54.47. She bested Loveleinell Casidsid (3:23.45) and Michelle Garcia-Shlachter (3:30.02).

Pamela Apuhin won the female open class with a 3:53.35 clocking. Ida Maghanoy and Mirian Libre took the next two spots.

Tri One team also made it to the podium after winning the tandem/relay event through the efforts of John Cabrera, Evarie Ovas and Jemely Dinopol. They edged out Team Pastrano manned by Tia, Yanna and Mayette Pastrano. – (FREEMAN)