Lopez, Lim Top 2014 NAGT Series

Lorhiz Echavez-Lopez and Kristiane Lim clinch the title as champions in Cebu leg of the 2014 National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) series held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Danao City’s Broadwalk in Danao City.

Echavez-Lopez, a civil engineer by profession and a member of Omega Pro Triathlon Team, reigned first in Female Standard category in one hour and twenty-two minutes (1:22:00) and enjoyed twelve minutes lead over Nia Durano-Aldeguer who landed second at one hour, thirty-four minutes and twenty-one seconds (1:34:21), while Rochell Cabrera at the third place with the time of 1:39:31.

Lim, on the otherhand, grabbed the top plum in Male Standard category when he conquered the 1-kilometer swim, 30-k bike and 7.5-k run to finish in one hour, eight minutes and eight seconds (1:08:08) while Allan Ting made it in second with 1:17:09 and Leonardo Angeles at the third place with the time of 1:19:04.

Meanwhile, Cesar Telan rule the cast of top finishers in the age group categories. Other top finishers were: Expedito Dublin (35-39), Alec Noval (18-19), Stefan Cagulga (20-24), Alvirg Busa (25-29), Lecerio Pormento (30-34), Henry Benlot (45-49) and Gandhi Traya (40-44).

In the Super Trikids, the top performers in girls category were Savannah Chongbian (7-8), Syra Ruth Uy (9-10), Ella Stevens (11-12), Aaliyah Mataragnon (13-15), while in boys category were Wiliam Hans (9-10), Bernard Sy (11-12), Raffy So (13-15) and Justin Chongbian (16-17).

Photo above: Rodriguez (extreme right) and Danao City Vice Mayor Red Durano and Rep. Ace Durano (3rd from left) after the awarding of the Cebu Leg of the 2014 National Age-Group Triathlon Series. (Photo by Mary Jane V. Catriz)