Guerrero, Jumamil rule 5i50 elite
Alaska Tri Aspire standouts Jenny Guerrero and Paul Jumamil reigned supreme in the elite divisions of the Safeguard for Men 5i50 Triathlon in Bohol over the weekend.
Falling short in two major races early this year, the 30-year-old Guerrero, who saw action in the swimming event of the 2000 Sydney Games, captured her first title of the year by topping the women’s elite race.
The Bohol-born Jumamil, 23, bested a formidable field in the men’s elite race to collect his second title of the year after ruling the same division of the Bantayan Triathlon.
A swimming instructor in Manila, Guerrero, clocked two hours, 42 minutes and one second, way ahead of second placer Elona Louise Villacin, who checked in at2:54:34. Jumamil posted an impressive time of 2:07:26, while Jonard Saim settled for second spot with 2:12:08, checking in just five seconds ahead of third placed Jorry Ycong.
Aussie bets Sam Betten and Dimity-Lee Duke topped their respective races in the pro division.
The other age group winners in the men’s side were Karl Le (15-19), Erick Santillana (20-24), Michael Acas (25-29), James Rey Dimco (30-34), Elmo Clarabal (35-39), Christopher Eyao (40-44) and Inquirer News editor Jun Engracia (60-64).
