CEBU CITY–The young triathletes tested their mettle in the 16.4-kilometer swim-bike-run Alaska IronKids race Saturday at Shangri-La Mactan.
Here are some the best snaps from one of the highlight events at the Ironman 70.3 Philippines weekend at the Queen City of the South.
Start of the swim course of the Alaska IronKids race at Shangri-La Mactan. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
IronKids getting out of the swim course. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
A young triathlete swimming through the first course of IronKids. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
A young triathlete swimming through the first course of IronKids. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
IronKids getting out of the swim course. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
IronKids preparing for the bike part of the race. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
IronKids preparing for the bike part of the race. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
A young triathlete coursing through the streets of Mactan on her bike. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
A young triathlete on the run course of IronKids. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Matthew Hermosa races to the finish line. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Matthew Hermosa rules the boys 13-14 age group bracket. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Earol Belonguil comes in second after Matthew Hermosa. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Eryk Omandam heads to the finish line at third place. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Moira Erediano crosses the finish line first in the girls’ 13-14 race. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Jeanna Canete wins silver in the girls’ 13-14 race. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Kelly Long of Malaysia crosses the finish line third. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net