Alaska Ironkids Triathlon 2012 goes to Cebu

This August, all eyes will be on Cebu Province as it hosts this year’s much-anticipated sporting event for kids— Alaska IronKids Triathlon.

More than a hundred triathletes, 6 to 14 years old, are expected to show up at the starting lines at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort on August 5, hopefully surpassing the record number of 95 participants set last year at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur. With their parents and family in tow to cheer for them, the event promises to be a family affair to remember.

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Tara rules Alaska Ironkids triathlon

CEBU, Philippines – Tara Borlain moved up from the 6-8 years old to the 9-10 years old but still won her age category in the 3rd Alaska Ironkids Triathlon at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa.

Victoria Deldio of Olongapo City won the girls 13-14 years old while Mark Pile, of Quezon City, ruled the boys 13-14. Lauren Plaza, of Binan, Laguna, won the girls 11-12 category while Yuan Chiongbian was victorious in the boys 11-12 category.

Eric Almendral, of Ayala, Alabang, won the boys 6-8 years old while Syra Ruth Uy was victorious in the same age category for girls. Juris Aaron Tan, of Quezon City, won the boys 9-10 category.

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