Irienold Reig Jr. faces a challenging task as he sets his sights on a second triathlon crown in the men’s division of the 5150 Triathlon CamSur slated tomorrow in Camarines Sur.
The highly-anticipated event promises a stellar cast of triathletes ready to tackle the challenging 1.5-kilometer-swim, 40-km-bike and 10-km-run race with the 22-year-old Reig heralding his presence on the local triathlon scene with a spectacular victory in the talent-packed field in the 5150 Subic in 2022.
Buoyed by his previous success, the rising Quezon City star exudes confidence as the sport returns to its historic birthplace.
His impressive runner-up finish to John Alcala in the demanding 70.3 IRONMAN, also in Subic, last year serves as a clear indicator of Reig’s preparedness to face seasoned campaigners in the Olympic-distance race, especially on the relatively unfamiliar terrain of Camarines Sur.
Organized by The IRONMAN Group/Sunrise Events Inc., the event caters to enthusiasts of short-distance but challenging races within a world-class setup, with the ultimate goal of reaching the prestigious IRONMAN level.
The race will start at the Lago del Rey and culminate in front of the CamSur Convention Center, both situated within the renowned CamSur Water Sports Complex.
While the seasoned Jonathan Pagaura looms as a top contender, Reig is positioned not only to vie for the overall championship but also to dominate his age-group category (20-24), which includes Emil Lorbes, Rafael Sawali, Enrico Burgos, Aldrin Pesebre, Denz Velasquez, Ian Consunji, Nicolo Magadia and Christian Vasquez.
Pagaura, on the other hand, banners the 25-29 age class, accompanied by formidable athletes such as Jaime Rivera, Paul Adriano, Jefferson Tabernilla, Nikolai Kian and Mark Novallasca.
The women’s division adds another layer of excitement, featuring a clash between Erika Burgos and Bea Quiambao, with Sophia Capistrano and Heart Quiambao eager to disrupt the expected title showdown.
