The next generation of Filipino triathletes is set to showcase strength, speed and stamina at the RLC Residences IRONKIDS this Saturday, June 14, in Subic Bay, as more than 150 youngsters gear up for one of the country’s top youth endurance events.
Fresh faces are expected to shine in the boys’ 13-15 division, which features contenders Bren Tongco, Kristoffe Nadonga, Nico Cabrera, Juan Rafael Jimenez, Jairus Mejia, Joash Lee Dait, Ralf Prima and Franklin Billedo.
They’ll be joined by strong challengers including Nathaniel Ablin, Eziequel Estedola, Matt Morales, Iñigo Souza, Joaquin Villaflor, Jose Roque Saludes and Robin Ortega, all ready to take on the 250-meter swim, 6-kilometer bike and 2-kilometer run course.
In the girls’ premier division, fierce competition is expected from Dominique Aragones, Margaret Bobier, Danielle Ramos, Kaia Gica, Alaina Bouffaut, Isabela Reyes and Japanese standout Yuka Nakamura.
“IRONKIDS goes beyond competition,” said Princess Galura, president and general manager of Sunrise Events Inc., the event organizer.
“It’s about giving these kids exposure, building character and nurturing the future stars of Philippine triathlon.”
The event is presented by RLC Residences, the residential division of Robinsons Land Corp.
True to its name—RLC, which also stands for Raising Little Champions—the brand supports youth development, wellness and family bonding through sports.
Hosted by Subic Bay and backed by Amlan, Ion Advanced Electrolyte Drink, Salt+Fin, Santé, Manila Bulletin, Tempo, Krispy Kreme, ONE Sports+, Cignal and Sportograf.com, IRONKIDS serves as a prelude to the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay on Sunday, June 15.
Participants are grouped by age:
13-15 years – 250m swim, 6km bike, 2km run;
11-12 years – 200m swim, 4km bike, 1.5km run;
9-10 years – 150m swim, 4km bike, 1.5km run;
6-8 years – 100m swim, 2km bike, 1km run.
Relay events are scheduled for ages 6-10 and 11-15, along with run-only categories for boys and girls in the same age groups.
Thirty athletes are competing in the boys’ 13-15 class, with 32 in the boys’ 9-10 division, 25 in the 6-8 category and 15 in the 11-12 group.
IRONKIDS continues to attract young athletes from around the world, with participants from France, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Ireland and South Africa, reflecting the event’s growing international appeal.
For details, visit http://ironkidsphil.com/site or follow @ironkidsphil on Facebook and Instagram.
