Euan Ramos and Eleora Avanzado crossing the finish line at the Choco Hero Ironkids 2024. –HANDOUT PHOTO
Eleora Avanzado and Euan Ramos showcased remarkable performances, leading their respective divisions in the premier age category of the Choco Hero Ironkids race on Saturday at Subic Bay Boardwalk.
Avanzado raced for a total time of 26:34 over the 250-meter swim, 6-kilometer bike, and 2km run event to rule the girls’ 13-14 division, edging Celinda Raagas in a close finish.
Raagas registered a total time of 26:49 to come in second in the race which served as a prelude to Sunday’s premier full-distance Ironman Philippines and the IM 70.3 Subic Bay races.
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Ramos, meanwhile, dominated the boys’ 13-14 division from start to finish, posting a total time of 22:37 (03:11 in the swim, 10:52 in the bike, and 06:51 in the run), outpacing Joan Marcelo, who finished with a time of 24:05. David Mora claimed third place with a time of 24:31.
This marks Ramos’ fifth victory in the Ironkids, highlighting his determination to not only become a leading triathlete but also a Youth Olympian.
“My dream is to become a Youth Olympian,” said Ramos, a student at Small World Christian School in Benguet, Baguio. “It’s a rewarding feeling to cross the finish line first again here in Subic.”
Maria Isabella Raagas ruled the girls’ 11-12 category (200m swim, 4km bike, and 1.5km run) with a time of 21:15 while Kurt Cruz led the boys’ race, timing 20:35.
In the relay competitions, Team TriClark Scania and Team NAS Kids topped the girls’ and boys’ categories, respectively, with Team SPED G and Team Olongapo Junior Trackers also securing victories.