Young triathletes vie in IRONKIDS Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The future of local triathlon will showcase their wares ahead of the elite pack of international triathletes as they dispute top honors in the IRONKIDS Philippines today at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

A total of 125 kids clash in the swim and run event, which ushers in the centerpiece IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa tomorrow, with four individual titles up for grabs among youngsters aged 6-15 years.

The 6-8 years title will be contested over the 100m-swim and 1km-run distance, the 9-10 crown over 150m swim and 1.5km run, the 11-12 over 200m swim and 1.5km run while the 13-15 trophy will be disputed over 250m swim and 2km run.

Also up for grabs in the event are the relay trophies, including the mixed team for 11-15 years old over 200m swim and 1.5km run and the mixed team for 6-10 over 100m swim and 1 km run.

The swim start for 13-15 will be at 6 a.m. while those in the 11-12 age group and the relay 11-15 category are set at 6:20 a.m. Those in the 9-10 and 6-8, along with relay 6-10) classes will start at 6:40 a.m. and 7 a.m., respectively.

Through the years, the IRONKIDS has provided the steady flow of triathlon talents while contributing to the growth of the sport.