Ahanmisi goes back-to-back in Obstacle Challenge

Maverick Ahanmisi wins the Obstacle Challenge for the 2nd straight year. Photo by Randolph B. Leongson/INQUIRER.jet

LUCENA — Maverick Ahanmisi retained his Obstacle Challenge crown Friday in the 2017 PBA All-Star Week at Quezon Convention Center here.

The Rain or Shine sophomore easily bested his foes with a flawless final run, setting the standard with 25.8 seconds. No one else was able to close.

“It was tough. I was lucky in the final round that I was able to go hard and not make any mistake,” he said. “I had great players behind me to chase my score but I’m just lucky to come out with the win.”

San Miguel’s Alex Cabagnot placed second with 26.7 seconds, followed by NLEX’s Emman Monfort at third with 27.1 seconds.

RJ Jazul, Simon Enciso, and Sol Mercado all advanced to the final round but were unable to dislodge the titlist from his throne.

Mon Abundo, Ed Daquioag, Stanley Pringle, LA Revilla, Kris Rosales, and Roi Sumang also were in the field but got the boot in the first round.