Robins targets another first in Penong’s 5150

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:30:01 +0000

Robins marked his first stint in local triathlon with a victory in the inaugural Safeguard 5150 in Subic in 2013 then snapped a string of runner-up finishes with another win in the first Black Arrow 5150, also in Subic, last November where he bested a stellar international field.

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Iijima, Duke renew rivalry in Penong’s triathlon

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:00:28 +0000

Iijima upended Duke with a strong performance in the opening swim leg and went on to rule the Subic 5150 race last November that capped a productive season for the rising endurance racing star that saw her romp off with victories in Guam and Saipan.

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Kiwis eye strong finish

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:00:36 +0000

Winner of XTERRA Pan American Tour last year, McPherson has vied in other endurance races in the country but will be setting out for the upcoming event over the Olympic distance of 1.5k swim-40k bike-10k run in the country’s emerging triathlon hub with high expectations given his top form.

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Star-studded field in Penong’s 5150 triathlon

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:00:06 +0000

Aussies Mitch Robbins and Alex Polizzi, New Zealand’s Kieran McPherson and Czech Jakub Langhammer head the early roster of bidders in the men’s side of the centerpiece pro division of the event, all aiming for op honors and personal bests over the Olympic distance of 1.5k swim-40k bike-10k run.

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Betten stamps class

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 17:00:57 +0000

Betten, who has ruled a number 5150 races in the country before yielding to compatriot Mitch Robins in Subic last year, pulled away from a tight battle with Polizzi after the opening swim leg, leaning on a strong bike ride to post a 1:59.32 clocking in the 1.5K swim-40K bike-10K run race put up by Sun Life and organized by Sunrise Events, Inc.

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