Quiambao sets sights on Camiguin title this time

Fresh from a commanding performance in Davao, Bea Quiambao returns to action with momentum firmly on her side as she headlines the inaugural Ironman Camiguin 5150 on Sunday in Camiguin Island.

While the Olympic-distance 5150–featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40km bike and 10km run–is shorter than the grueling 70.3 she recently dominated, it is by no means easier. In fact, its faster pace and demand for sustained intensity could play directly into Quiambao’s strengths.

Her recent victory showcased not just endurance but efficiency, race control and the ability to surge when it matters. They are qualities that make her a formidable favorite in a race where margins are tighter.

More than chasing another title, Quiambao is eyeing a historic milestone as Camiguin hosts an event of this scale for the first time. Over 300 athletes from 13 countries are expected to compete in the premier endurance race organized by Sunrise Events, Inc., turning the island into a global stage for triathlon.

The course itself promises to be as breathtaking as it is challenging. The swim begins at the iconic Sunken Cemetery, followed by a bike leg along the island’s scenic coastal circumferential road, before concluding with a run at the provincial sports complex. It’s a layout that blends speed with scenery.

The event also marks a key stop in the newly launched 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series, a four-leg circuit showcasing premier island destinations. After Guimaras, the series heads next to Bohol on July 12 before culminating in Samal Island on Sept. 20.