OCTOBER ~ NOVEMBER 2010
BEST OF THE BEST 2010 Cobra Ironman 70.3
9-PEAT
The San Beda Sea Lions’ NeverEnding Streak
PREPARE TO FLY
Know the Basics of Swimming the Butterfly
MIND GAMES
NEXT IN LINE DOROTHY HONG AIMS FOR SWIMMING SUCCESS
Tips on How to Think Like a Champion
YOG RECAP
Jessie Lacuna and Jasmine Alkhaldi Share Unforgettable Memories
BE SEEN: 73rd UAAP • 86th NCAA Swimming Championships • Cobra Ironman 70.3 Reigning Filipina Champ Monica Torres • Ryan Arabejo Spills the Beans iii on How He Keeps Up with School and Swimming
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OCTOBER ~ NOVEMBER 2010
04 BABY LEARNINGS
What Babies Learn During Swimming
06 IT’S ALL
IN THE MIND
How Mental Training Can Up Your Performance
10 EAT SMART
Keep your Health and Body In-Season During Off-Season
12 THE NEXT
BIG THING
Dorothy Hong Breaks Records and Makes it to the Top
22 FILIPINA PRIDE
At 26, Champion Triathlete/Duathlete Monica Torres is Just Getting Started
24 CREAM OF
THE CROP
The Best of the Best Meet Once Again at the 2010 Cobra Ironman 70.3
26 BE SEEN
Snapshots from Recent Swimming and Multisport Events
16 IN FULL CONTROL
There’s No Stopping the San Beda Sea Lions
17 THE ACHIEVER
Ryan Arabejo’s Focus and Determination to Succeed
18 2010 SINGAPORE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES
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Aside from winning medals, another goal an athlete aspires for is to establish a record. Whether it’s an individual or a group effort in a meet, a school, a country or world record, it’s one way for an athlete to leave a mark and gain a sense of accomplishment in their career. Our swimmers have been breaking records frequently. Forty five meet records were established out of the 86 events in the 73rd UAAP Championships. This reflects how much swimming programs and teaching methods have progressed over the years, not to mention the establishments like the Trace Aquatic Sports Complex (TASC) in Los Baños, Laguna, which focuses on the development of aquatic sports. No stranger to breaking records is our cover girl, Dorothy Hong, who at present holds the Philippine record in the 50m backstroke, and the SEA Age Records in the 100m and 200m backstroke. Also in this issue, get a glimpse of what you’ve missed in the actionpacked UAAP Swimming Championships!
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What Babies Can Learn From
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ll children develop differently, some faster in one area and others in another — developing at his or her own pace. There are common developmental stages that all children pass through. This doesn’t reflect in any way on the child’s future abilities. A child who learns to walk early won’t necessarily become a sprinter, and one who learns to speak late can become an author just the same. In the same way, a child who is not really thrilled by jumping into the pool can find it really fun to be under the water when he or she is a little older. All water exercises must be adjusted to the individual, and all children should be allowed to use the water as they see fit. Some exercises can’t be learned before reaching a certain stage of development and are not worth trying early, while other exercises are easiest to learn at a very early age. In spite of developing differently, there are certain criteria when a child reaches specific stages of development. Your pediatrician or health center checks to see at which age your child can do certain things. If they can’t, this might be a sign that something is not quite right, but more often it is just a question of individual variation. The chart provided will give us a clearer idea of the main developmental stages children go through during their first two years and what this can mean in combination with baby swimming.
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Baby AGE
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In the water Pool Exposure
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In the water Movement
16-24 months In the water Interaction
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Head moves with controlled conscious movements. Reaches for and grips objects. Begins to sit with support. Can turn over. Begins to crawl a little. Likes to move its knee joints. Can hold up its head while lying on its stomach. Can learn to roll over on its back. Increasingly conscious movements with an aim to moving forward under water.
Very active. Full of energy. Sits, crawls, walks, climbs, draws himself up to standing position with help of furniture. Rapidly developing gross muscle control. Fine muscle control can’t keep up. Prefers to stand up. Can swim to wall or platform and pull himself up to standing position. Can roll over of its back and take a breath.
Gross motor development as in walking is improved. The child is in constant motion. Fine muscle development is ongoing.
The child can kick himself forward in the water on his own. Loves to swim under water. Movements are still too ineffective for moving forward on the surface. Can swim longer distances now by going up for air.
Swimming BY PEPPER ANGELES-LOZADA
(INFANT AQUATICS HEAD, BERT LOZADA SWIM SCHOOL)
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Likes to see activity around him. Chooses new toys all the time. Attention span is short (10 seconds). Most exploration done with the mouth. Gets bored with sitting still. Often has a favorite toy.
The child is usually very cheerful. Quick changes of mood. Can be over stimulated of too much noise and activity.
Appreciates company. Likes to watch other children. Tries to imitate what they do. Thinks it is more fun to be played with than to play by himself. Strangers are okay.
Be consistent when teaching diving signals. Toys and other stimulating objects in the water are appreciated. Change activities often. Let the child steer activities. Help the child to move forward in the water.
Has not developed fear of the water. Introduce the child cautiously to noisy activities. With mood changes — distracts the child. Be happy, calm and gentle in handling the child in the water.
Smile and the child smiles back. Splash and the child try to splash too. Begins to take an interest in the other children in the group.
Language use is beginning to make sense. Understands more what others tell him. Likes toys you can fill, empty, and squeeze.
The child’s self-confidence grows with his increased ability to move around. Fear of separation comes and goes. Thrives with familiar routines. Short periods of independence but mostly dependent on parents.
Enjoys being the center of attention. Playing together with another person is popular. Is not quite fond of strangers.
Encourage speech – let the child try to express in words what it wants to do. Movement is fun. Let the child play with the water. Using pails, cups, and watering cans would be helpful.
Let the child experiment in the water. Do let the child take the consequences of its own actions. Group activities are appreciated. Give the child easier challenges.
Playing a type of “peek-a-boo” games with lots of movements is fun. Instructors should avoid demonstrating exercises directly on the child.
Language improves. The child will try to name everything he sees. Enjoys word association games such as “the duck says…” Attention span is still short term.
Some new situations can be frightening, and the child still needs the security of his parents. Needs to control and take decisions. First expressions of rage. Can be extremely dependent on favorite toys.
The child is no longer as social. He is fascinated by other people but prefers to watch rather than cooperate.
You can start to teach the child at once. Give simple instructions. Speak with and listen to the child. Routines and consequent actions are important.
Observe what the child can and cannot do. The child can be frightened by, for instance, not finding the pool edge or parent’s hand when he swims.
The child prefers to play alone, even if there are many children in the vicinity. Has difficulty sharing. Enjoys children rhymes.
Source: Own interpretation of John Bainbridge’s and Julia Zancanaros’ development stages * John Bainbridge cam originally from Australia but has established an infant and toddler swim school in California, USA * Julie Zancanaro has an infant and toddler swim school in Sydney, Australia.
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It's All in the Mind HOW MENTAL TRAINING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR PERFORMANCE BY KESHIA FULE
Occasionally, even the best athlete struggles with negative attitude just like the rest of us do. We often find ourselves get anxious or too focused on physical pain, even giving in to public pressure during trainings, races or when challenges arise. In effect, we tend to perform poorly despite being physically prepared. This is exactly what separates regular people from top athletes like Michael Phelps. In stressful situations, they have the skill to control and channel that negative energy into something positive; they have the ability to stay focused and relaxed even in nerve-racking conditions or when physical challenges come up.
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PEAK PERFORMANCE Take for example Phelps, who is famous for wearing headphones, listening to rap music pre-race. Some said it was to build up his image or for style. But as it turns out, it was his technique to get himself fired up in races. “I like to get in my own world. When I’m getting ready for a meet, I always have on my headphones to block out all of the other distractions and just focus on doing the best I can,” Phelps reveals. Elite athletes have different methods and tools to mentally prepare themselves for competitions or to prevent anxiety. One of these is achieving peak performance or getting in the zone. For Phelps, music helps him get in the zone; that special feeling of performing like nothing could go wrong and everything goes your way. Achieving peak performance is every athlete’s goal in competitions. But unfortunately, getting in this state does not happen often enough. In fact, every time it does happen, it’s usually by chance or it just happened to be a lucky day for you, instead of being in control of it. But if mental training and techniques are implemented in the process, you can increase the chances of this transpiring on a more consistent basis.
correctly and consistently. Imagery is a cognitive process in which you use your mind to visualize an experience you’ve had and you want to have that is not unlike the physical event, according to Sports Psychologist Karlene Sugarman. It can provide strength, energy and motivation in upcoming events by reliving the feeling of success For example, you can try recalling your best performance step-by-step, the feeling you had, see the errors you’ve made and your strengths, or you can try putting yourself in different conditions to take away the element of
QUOTES FROM CHAMPION SWIMMERS: Before the (Olympic) trials I was doing a lot of relaxing exercises and visualization. And I think that helped me to get a feel of what it was gonna be like when I got there. I knew that I had done everything that I could to get ready for that meet, both physically and mentally. Michael Phelps, World record holder and 14-time Olympic Gold Medalist
IMAGERY “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.”—William Arthur Ward The quote above best describes how powerful imagery can be in attaining your goals and how invaluable this tool is if done
“Body does what mind prefers.” Lenny Krayzelburg, Twice named US Swimmer of the Year and Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist
surprise. The main purpose of this is to achieve in your mind what it is you want your body to do. When you practice performing skills in your head, it has the tendency of becoming second nature to us, which is exactly what you want your skills to be—instinctive.
MIND… AND BODY Sports is undoubtedly physically demanding but come race day, most would agree that it becomes a mental game, which happens to be an athlete’s Achilles heel. Most athletes would undergo fatigue mentally before they fatigue physically due to the fact that their mind is not in as good shape as their bodies. This is where being mentally prepared comes in handy. Mental training can help remove the psychological barriers that can get in the way in controlling your own performance and in doing your best. In the elite level, competition is tight, athletes are physically fit, and the margin for victory is slim. According to Sugarman, “The mind is the most powerful resource you could ever utilize. “In fact, former Australian record-holder and Olympian, Elka Graham, confirmed that, “In training, everyone focuses on 90% physical and 10% mental. But during races, it’s 90% mental because there’s very little that separates us physically at the elite level.” However, Sugarman also noted that no mental training will compensate for ineffective technique or if you’re physically unprepared. “It is important to be strong both technically and mentally.”
Helpful hints to overcome pre-game nerves KEY ELEMENTS WHEN USING IMAGERY
CHARACTERISTICS OF BEING IN THE ZONE
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RELAXED: Level of excitement is only slight above the normal state. Your body is energized yet your mind is calm. CONFIDENT: You expect to be successful instead of hoping or wishing. FOCUSED: Like a child playing with a toy, you are totally absorbed in the moment. There is only here and now. EFFORTLESS: Your mind and body are working in perfect unison with grace and ease. AUTOMATIC: You don’t let your thoughts or emotions interfere. You go with your instincts instead of putting conscious thought. FUN: Like a kid enjoying a sport with innocent satisfaction, anyone can see in your eyes the fulfillment the sport gives you.
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UTILIZE FIVE SENSES: The more detailed the image is, the easier it is for your body to understand what it has to do. IN CONTROL: You are in charge of the images you create, your movements and the outcome. Make sure to visualize only the positive. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Just as physically, mental training should become a regular part of your practice schedule. INTERNAL IMAGERY: The first person approach is better for the most part of your visualization, so you can have a keen awareness of how it feels while you go through the motions. EXTERNAL IMAGERY: Like a spectator watching an event, this method is good to actually see what you’re doing and to correct errors.
REFERENCES: SUGA RM AN, K A RLENE. WINNING THE MENTAL WAY: A PR AC TIC AL GUIDE TO TE AM BUILDING AND MENTAL TR AINING . 1S T EDITION. JULY 1999 DA HLKOE T TER, JOANN. YOUR PERFORMING EDGE: THE COMPLE TE MIND - BODY GUIDE FOR E XCELLENCE IN SPORTS, HE ALTH AND LIFE. JANUA RY 2004
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this phase, before the cycle repeats, starting with the pull phase.
KEY POINTS
The Butterfly
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he butterfly is considered to be the most difficult stroke as it requires more strength and stamina to complete a full cycle, compared to the three other disciplines—freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke—which can be swum easily even if the technique is flawed. Swimming efficient butterfly is unforgiving to mistakes in style which is why it usually takes brute strength for a swimmer to overcome and master it. But when done correctly, competitive butterfly swimming actually requires less energy than breaststroke. According to swim instructors, learning the butterfly is easier for beginners to grasp than breaststroke. But what makes butterfly difficult, in general, are due to the synchronous movements and over water recovery combined with breathing, as most of the upper body— arms, head, and parts of the shoulders—have to be lifted out of the water to complete the cycle. This actually takes a lot of power for a swimmer to accomplish, and efficiency highly relies on the over-all timing. Despite its demand and complexity, the butterfly is the second fastest style after the freestyle.
BASIC STROKE MECHANICS The butterfly has three major phases—the pull, the push, and the recovery—which incorporate the arms, legs, and over-all body movement. In the pull phase, from the initial underwater streamlined position, your arms spread to a Y position just beyond the shoulders, following a semicircle, with elbows higher than the hand, palms facing outwards (see figure 1a). This is
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also known as ‘catching the water.’ Your chest is pressed down; hips are at the surface of the water, while your legs are finishing the snap of the surface kick. The semicircle ends in front of the chest, with palms now facing slightly inward. The push phase starts with your arms now under your body, maintaining a high-elbow position (see figure 1b), with hands about five inches apart just below the belly (see figure 1c), ending with your hands completely pulled back to the side of your body. The chest moves from the lowest point of undulation to the highest point, which is just above the water’s surface, wherein you also take your first breath. It is also in this phase that an underwater kick is done, which assists in the recovery of the arms. The recovery phase is where you lift your arms (see figure 2), swinging it sideways across the water surface, bringing it towards the front. This should be done quickly in order to bring your arms to the front and avoid it from entering the water too early. Thumbs enter first at shoulder width while a surface kick is done at the same time. A brief gliding will occur after
Timing is everything for an efficient butterfly, as it maximizes propulsion while minimizing the resistance, helping to streamline the body and maintain a gentle undulation. This undulating movement, produced by your core muscles, is the key for a relaxed and effective butterfly stroke. When done correctly, the butterfly kick fits into the undulating rhythm quite naturally. Perhaps the most common mistake made by swimmers is initiating the kick from the knee. But keeping your legs straight and connected to your core and moving them using the power of your abdominal and hip muscles, makes your kick more powerful, concentrating on the forward momentum instead of the up and down movement that causes turbulence (see figure 3). Keeping the motion of the arms in rhythm with the movement of the core is critical to keeping the butterfly stroke relaxed and sustainable. Common mistake made by swimmers is rushing through or omitting the momentary pause experienced right after the recovery phase. It is important to let your body experience this pause or to glide, where your body makes a critical extension and rides the momentum of the previous stroke cycle to set up for the next. This mistake is what often makes it difficult to achieve a rhythmic, smooth stroke cycle. Breathing in butterfly, like in all strokes, should be in-sync with the timing of the stroke. Inhale when your chest is at the highest point of undulation, while keeping your eyes focused on the water. Exhale slowly as you bring your chest below the surface of the water. Accelerate the flow of air and blow the remainder out with a final puff (usually through the nose), before inhaling again as your chest rises back to the top.
THE “FLY” FACTS n The butterfly style evolved from the breaststroke style and is the latest addition to the strokes, first swum in 1934. n The “dolphin kick” or the leg movement of the stroke was developed separately from the arm movement later in 1935. Initially, the breaststroke kick was used. n Michael Phelps holds the current long course world records in the 100m (49.82 seconds) and 200m (1:51.51) butterfly. Rafael Muñoz holds the 50m record (22.34 seconds). n Filipino-American swimmer, James Walsh, currently holds the Philippine records in the 100m (55.15 seconds) and 200m (1:59.39) butterfly. Fellow Fil-Am, Daniel Coakley, holds the 50m record (25.32 seconds).
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Eat Smart
OFF-SEASON NUTRITION TIPS
BY KIM PAPA, RND
B
ack when I was still in college, I had a friend who was part of a volleyball team. He was physically fit and his body looked muscular. Soon after college, not being able to play volleyball, and now working in a restaurant and in a happy relationship, he gained weight and was now at his heaviest. For the past few months he is slowly regaining discipline and making time for diet and exercise. I am happy to see him gradually losing the pounds he gained over the years. Just like other athletes who are in their off-season, my friend wasn’t able to maintain his usual routine to keep him in shape. There are numerous things that will keep you off track, like the aesthetic and sweet aroma of food, which will truly seduce one’s sight. I understand that offseason could also mean indulging one’s self in his guilty pleasures like soda, chocolate, chips and other junk foods. Despite these temptations one should still take caution in order to keep in shape and not gain a significant amount of weight so that when peak-season comes you won’t have a hard time catching up from where you left off. Here are some practical tips on how to eat smart without starving or depriving yourself completely from junk foods.
BE CALORIE WISE Almost everything we eat and drink contains calories, some in minute amounts and some in large amounts. One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein would contain 4 kcal. Where as 1 g of fat would contain 9 kcal. Naturally in order to reduce the number of calories coming from food, choosing the low fat varieties would be the best. Example:
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flavored yogurt with fruit bits regular (120 kcal) or low fat yogurt (80 kcal) plus one small apple (40 kcal). The latter would have 120 kcal each, but the low fat yogurt plus apple would be more in quantity and richer in nutrients. Instead of drinking fruit juices and sodas drink water! It has zero calories but it is very beneficial. Drinking zero calorie beverages also helps lessen your caloric intake but still
limit your intake of these drinks. The number of servings of food also plays a significant role in reducing calories. Instead of having a whole bar of chocolate, you can split the chocolate bar into 4 and eat just a portion to satisfy your craving. Consult a nutritionist to know how much calories is ideal for your consumption to be able to monitor your food intake properly.
PLAN YOUR MEALS Failing to plan meals, people often end up eating in fast-food chains and spend more money. That is why planning your meals can help you. Besides the fact that you will be able to come up with more nutritionally balanced meals that can satisfy your cravings, it also saves time and money. With more time you will be able to have time to work out and prepare your own meals.
MAKE A GROCERY LIST Have you ever gone to a super market and not know what to buy or where to start? Just like planning meals, making a grocery list will help you save time and money. Usually we end up buying unnecessary things when we don’t
ONE DAY SAMPLE MENU: BASED ON 2000 KCAL DIET
BREAKFAST: 2 pancakes (size of small frying pan) 1 slice lean ham 2 tsp honey SNACK: ¼ cup cashew nuts ½ cup apple juice LUNCH: Whole wheat fettuccine with spring vegetables Fresh spinach salad with vinaigrette dressing ½ cup strawberry frozen yogurt SNACK: 1 medium pretzel 1 tbsp chocolate dip have something in particular to buy. To save you from grabbing unnecessary food and from being tempted to pass through the chips and chocolate section list down the foods that are not available in your pantry or refrigerator.
MAKE A FOOD DIARY Even after planning your meals or making a grocery list, sometimes we can’t keep ourselves from eating another batch of delicious cakes or cookies. That’s why we should keep a food diary. We have to keep track of how much we are eating so that we will become aware of why we are gaining or losing weight. You will be able to estimate how much calories you are taking up in a day by listing all the food you’ve eaten and total their corresponding calories.
EXERCISE OR INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY During off-season naturally we eat more than we should and snack on those food we’ve deprived ourselves with. Eating those extra calories require us to exert extra effort in working out. The intensity might not be the
same as when you are training for a competition but enough to increase metabolism and keep your body fit. If you don’t feel like exercising regularly then increase your physical activity. Walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator or doing household chores instead of being a couch potato are simple examples on how to increase physical activity.
DINNER: Baked tilapia and rice with autumn vegetables Lettuce and tomato salad with 2 tbsp reduced fat ranch dressing 1 brownie
DISCIPLINE This is probably the most important thing to remember. Without discipline all the other tips would be hard to maintain. Without this all your goals will go no where. There are times that we are able to control our cravings but for most people to taste one slice of cake isn’t enough to be satisfying. Discipline yourself and stick to your diet. Eat what you want but in moderation. Enjoy your off-season and learn discipline. Eat to your hearts content, but just enough to please those taste buds. Use these tips as healthy plans to maintain your weight or to help you and your family eat smarter. Food tastes so great; I know you will be able to discover more ways to eat what you want without over loading and depriving yourself, so dig in!
(About the Contributor) Kimberly Marie T. Papa, RND is an alumnus of the pontifical and royal University of Santo Tomas, with a degree in Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics. She is currently a registered nutritionist-dietitian, member of the Philippine Association of Nutritionist (PAN) and Nutritionist Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP) working at Gold’s Gym Glorietta and Xavier School as the in house nutritionist attending to their members’ nutritional needs.
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Big Thing The Next
A RECORD HOLDER IN BACKSTROKE EVENTS, DOROTHY GRACE HONG HAS COME FULL CIRCLE BY BEING ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S FUTURE ATHLETES. WITH HER UNFALTERING DETERMINATION, DESIRE TO WIN AND FAITH, DOROTHY’S ALL SET TO STAND BESIDE HER SWIMMING IDOLS ON TOP OF THE SPORT. BY CIELO ANNE CALZADO • PHOTOGRAPHED BY PAT MATEO
THANKS TO A 10-FT. POOL Dorothy’s brother, David — who’s also making waves in backstroke events — used to jump into a 10-ft. swimming pool when he was three years old. Their father who had to dive after David every time told the children’s mother to enroll the siblings in a swimming program before someone drowns. The rest as they say is history. Dorothy started with a learn to swim program at age three and six years later, she started to join local swimming competitions. The quest for improvement and success didn’t stop there as at the age of 14, Dorothy took on the challenge of international events. Looking up to famous female backstrokers like Liza Danila and Akiko Thompson, this young girl has blossomed into a promising young swimmer — somehow calming the fears of her parents that someone will drown!
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SIDEBAR The Lighter Side Name: Dorothy Grace Hong Age: 17 years old Birthday: June 05, 1993 Nationality: Filipino-Chinese Weight: 59 kg Height: 5’6”
Learning is a life-long and never-ending process. must admit our DorothyWe trains almost everyday as a mistakes member of the Ral Rosario to be able to Swim Club under Coaches Ral grow and learn then Rosario and Tony Ong. She eats respond constructively to healthy meals at the same time our imperfection consume a lot of calories to fuel
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her training. When not busy doing laps in the pool, she enjoys time with the family, draw anime or play the piano. Dorothy devotes time to her studies and she also loves to do one of the most important things athletes need to recover – sleep!
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BRIMMING WITH POSITIVITY Heeding her parents’ advice and believing in God are two of the most important things that enable Dorothy to surpass the challenges her chosen sport brings. School mixed with competitive swimming is already a tough act to manage but having scoliosis is a different matter. Faced with a physical condition that could turn against her dreams, Dorothy is the type that never gives up that easy. In her own words “learning is a life-long and never-ending process. We must admit our mistakes to be able to grow and learn then respond constructively to our imperfection.” One can say that these are serious words coming from a 17-yearold, but this positive outlook Dorothy possesses will help her make it to the top. Believing that all things go through God, Dorothy thinks that her faith and perseverance sets her apart from other swimmers in her age bracket.
ON PROMOTING HER CHOSEN SPORT With more and more people getting involved in different sports lately, Dorothy is convinced that maintaining a sport and devoting time to it is healthy because it develops discipline, confidence, and character in a person. She hopes to promote swimming in our country by setting a good example to others and inspiring not only her fellow swimmers, but those reluctant to take a dip as well. By keeping her positivity, she hopes to give honor to our country.
NEXT IN LINE When asked to enumerate the five most important qualities a successful swimmer should possess, Dorothy specified physical attributes, determination, self-esteem, faith in God, and courage. Analyzing her answers, one can say that she definitely has what it takes. A good head in her shoulders plus the embodiment of her favorite quote that says, “A small body of determined spirit fired by an unquenchable faith in mission can alter the course of history,” she can make it. Starting with breaking records and setting best times — this girl is next in line in the field of swimming.
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WINNER'S DECK
COACH’S CORNER: What are the Top Five
In Full Control
FRESH FROM CAPTURING THEIR 9TH NCAA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP, THE SAN BEDA SEA LIONS REIGN SUPREME AT THE COLLEGIATE DIVISION BY CIELO ANNE CALZADO
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member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for 86 years, the San Beda Sea Lions have 18 members — a mix of three seniors, three juniors, five sophomores, and seven rookies. Under the watchful eye of ace coach Dondon Roxas, the Sea Lions train Mondays to Saturdays at either San Beda Mendiola or Alabang. After three hours of grueling practice, the team bonds over food or movies. To be able to develop their winning camaraderie and brotherhood, the Sea Lions also have team building activities where they are given
the opportunity to gel and create lasting memories. As Coach Dondon shares, “When we were riding a boat during a team building at Bataan, it started to sink! We managed to float together as a team, with our shades on!” he jokingly adds. Like ordinary students, members of the team go to class regularly. Always giving their best by working hard, the team’s desire of winning more championships in the future keeps them going — following their motto. “We stand among the rest, we fight together to be the best!”
The team poses for a souvenir shot during a bonding session outside the pool.
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What sets the Sea Lions apart from other teams? Our chemistry as a team — we train and pray together. What are the team’s goals? To retain both our NCAA and Unigames championships Who are your top players? McGyver Reyes, Teohdy Gavino, John Simora, Neale Banagale, Jericho Escobar, Jolo Vinluan, Wilfredo Sunglao Jr. Who are popular members of the team? • Olympians: Carlos Brosas, Ral Rosario, Timmy Chua, Ryan Arabejo • National Team Members: Ramon Roque, Lim Brothers, Gavino Roxas Jr., Ferdinand Frigilliana • Other Known Members Include: Raffy Arabejo, Mickey Quilala, Roman Borja III, Miko Diaz, Geneson Mendoza and Genesis Mendoza
PHOTOS COURTES Y OF DONDON ROX AS
The Sea Lions with Coach Dondon Roxas.
Lessons You Teach Your Swimmers? • Time Management • Self Discipline • Hardwork • Honesty • Respectfulness
WINNER'S DECK GETTING TO KNOW THE ACHIEVER full name :
Ryan Arabejo 20 years old weight : 145 lbs. height : 5'6” teams: Drury University • Bolles School Sharks • Makati Skipjacks age :
The Achiever WITH 18 YEARS OF SWIMMING TUCKED UNDER HIS BELT, THERE’S NO STOPPING 20-YEAR-OLD RYAN ARABEJO FROM MAKING IT TO THE TOP. BY CIELO ANNE CALZADO
Swimmer-students are always faced with the challenge of balancing school and sports. How do you stay on top of things? RA: Swimming and going to class are both time restricting. I manage both swimming and school by studying if I have free time and right after practice. Sunday is also good to be ahead in your classes. I usually practice from 5:30AM to 8AM then go to class at 9AM. Practice resumes around 3PM. What is the biggest challenge you’ve encountered so far? RA: The greatest challenge for me is being away from my family for 9-11 months. Having a lot of friends makes studying in America more bearable. It’s either home or away
from home for me. Missing someone will always be a challenge. Who are your coaches and are you currently part of any team? RA: I train at Drury University under Coach Bryan Reynolds and Jason Owen (Distance Swimming Coach). They are great coaches — helping me improve my skills and strokes. When I’m home in the Philippines, I train with my brother, Raffy Arabejo of the Makati Skipjacks. I’ve also had the opportunity to train at Bolles University under Head Coach Sergio Lopez and Assistant Coach Jason Calanog who also helps the Philippine Team in international meets. Distance Coach Jon Sakovich is also a big help to me. What is your most memorable or greatest achievement so far in your 18 years of swimming? RA: Swimming for the Philippines in the 2008 Beijing Olympics is a big achievement. How do you plan to promote swimming in the Philippines? RA: Swimming in the country is not wellknown, but National Team swimmers
like Miguel Molina, Daniel Coakley and I try to give credit to the sport as much as possible. Doing our best in international competitions, winning as many medals as we can and sharing our knowledge about the sports are just some of the ways we can promote swimming. I am positive that the future looks bright for swimming in the Philippines. What are your future plans and goals? RA: I like to take it one step at a time. I am training hard for the Asian Games and my plan is to swim as fast as I can and represent the Philippines the best way I can.
“ BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IS HEALTHY. YOU CAN AVOID GAINING WEIGHT, AND IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN AS WELL BECAUSE IT STIMULATES IT. SPORTS HELP YOU BECOME RESPONSIBLE. WHEN IT COMES TO TIME MANAGEMENT, ATHLETES ARE THE BEST EXAMPLES.”
PHOTO BY: SH AIR A LUNA | A DDITIONAL PHOTOS COURTES Y OF CHOY A R ABEJO
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dvised by the doctor to start swimming lessons to prevent asthma attacks, Ryan started swimming at the age of three and took it to the next level two years after when he started joining competitions. If it weren’t for that piece of advice and his brother who’s into the sport, we may not have this young achiever, destined to bring honor to our country.
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Youth Olympic Last month, the firstever Youth Olympic Games (YOG) was held in Singapore where two of our country’s top swimmers participated in the ground-breaking event. Jasmine Alkhaldi and Jessie Lacuna, together with their coach, Carlos Brosas, made history as both of them went as far as the semi-final and final rounds respectively in their events. Find out how these two world-class athletes prepared for the competition which lasted for six grueling days (August 15-21, 2010). Country of Host: Singapore Opening Date: 14 August 2010 Closing Date: 26 August 2010 3,600* young athletes between 14 and 18 years of age 5,000* young athletes and officials 204 National Olympic Committees 1,200* media representatives 20,000* local and international volunteers 370,000* spectators 26 sports and culture & education programmes (* Estimated numbers) **Source: http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/ en.html (Singapore Youth Olympic Games Official Website)
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JESSIE LACUNA How did you prepare for the YOG? What was your training like? Jessie Lacuna: We prepared differently this time around by adding power work, speed training, and some towing. Our training schedule was the same as before though, twice a day, starting at 6am till 9am and then 4pm till 8pm. We only have morning sessions during Wednesdays and Saturdays, and rest day on Sundays. What was your most memorable or favorite experience in the YOG? Why? JL: First, making it to the final round (in the 200m Freestyle event). The whole stay was actually awesome and memorable to me. What was your goal going into the competition? JL: My goal really was to qualify in the finals—which, fortunately, I did! How has the whole YOG experience been for you? Did it change you in some way? JL: The whole YOG experience was remarkable to me because it gave me confidence. What’s next for you after the YOG? JL: I’m preparing for the coming Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
JASMINE ALKHALDI “Being a part of the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG) was truly an honor — to represent my country and to show the whole world that Filipino athletes are performing alongside powerhouse countries and proving to them that we have what it takes to compete with them. Aside from that, the YOG experience was not just about the competition. We had cultural exchange programs where we learned a lot of things from different countries — from Africa or the Mediterranean, Europe or Asia. We also had fun doing activities at the Olympic village square which has a lot of booths where we can play to win souvenir prizes and spend time with new friends. Meeting athletes all over the world was also unforgettable; becoming their friends and learning that no matter where we live and where we come from we are all the same. I’m very proud of the nine athletes that were able to qualify because this has been the toughest competition that I have been to. Now, I’m looking forward to my upcoming meets so that I could apply and share all that I’ve learned in the YOG. I also hope that I will be able to inspire swimmers like me to work hard and continue training to reach this type of competition that I have experienced because they will certainly treasure it.”
EVENT
RANK
TIME
200m Freestyle
8th
1:51.95
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TIME
100m Freestyle
19th
52.10
100m Freestyle
12th
58.01
200m Butterfly
15th
2:06.38
200m Freestyle
22nd
2:07.37
50m Freestyle
17th
27.10
100m Butterfly
23rd
1:04.41
YOG FACTS & FIGURES The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It will create a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youths from around the world, as well as enhance and elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.
Games 2010
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PACK LEADER triathlete and coach. He’s the only age grouper I know that has a big beer belly and still manages to get podium finishes! What’s the best or the most memorable experience you’ve had so far being a triathlete? MT: I met my husband through triathlon. He taught me everything I needed to know to get started, and to keep going! And I’ve made many lifelong friends through it as well.
Believe it or not, this former dragon boat paddler, adventure racer, and currently, the country’s number one lady duathlete, is just getting started. By Keshia Fule
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tanding at 5’5’ and weighing 53kgs, Monica Torres’ petite frame doesn’t really scream “duathlete or triathlete.” But her toned physique, bronzed skin and goggle tan lines prove otherwise. At 26, Monica didn’t start doing triathlon until she was 22. For someone who’s only had four years of experience in the sport and admitted to learning swimming only in her college days, Monica makes triathlon seem like a piece of cake. But despite her long list of achievements, the strong-willed Filipina believes that there is still room for improvement. How did you prepare for this year’s Cobra Ironman 70.3? Monica Torres (MT): I trained an average of 4-6 hours a day, almost every day (I sneak in rest days every 3 or 4 weeks). In a day, I usually have 2-3 training sessions. And if I can, I take a nap mid day. Finishing first in the Filipina elite category in the Cobra Ironman this year, what is your next goal? What future races are you preparing for? MT: I have a race in Taiwan this September, another in Hong Kong in October, and maybe the Asian Games in November. But my long term goal really is to become a dominant athlete in the Asian Ironman 70.3 circuit. What do you consider as your greatest achievement in triathlon to date?
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MT: Probably the fact that I’ve never done a DNF (did not finish) ever since I started racing in 2006, and I’ve also never walked in any of the races that I’ve joined. What is your diet like? Do you have any guilty pleasures? MT: I like eating a lot of eggs, chicken and once in a while some red meat. I love muesli, yogurt and whole wheat bread. I eat a lot of salads, and fruits and take my Herbalife protein shake every day. But I am definitely not a health nut! On top of all these, I also like eating junk (which is bad, bad, bad) like pizza, chips, chocolate, cake, anything with hydrogenated fats and high fructose corn syrup. Other than triathlon and duathlon, what are your other hobbies/activities? MT: When you’re into triathlon, you’re not left with a lot of time to do other physical activities. I’d like to go back to dragon boat paddling, but I don’t have the time right now. I’m a huge TV and movie buff. I can sit all day at home watching TV and DVDs, or reading books. Who are the athletes or persons you idolize or look up to? Why? MT: Current Ironman World Champion, Chrissie Wellington, because she has taken triathlon to a whole new level, breaking all sorts of records while remaining down to earth. And also, my husband, Jojo Macalintal, who is an age group
Profile & Facts Name: Monica Torres DOB: May 4, 1984 Age: 26 Team/s: Herbalife, Philippine Duathlon Monica has been coaching herself for almost two years now. Other than that, she also attends the Philippine team training camp where Australian Coach, Rob Pickard, helps out and sends programs online. Despite being pitted against co-triathlete, LC Langit, they have actually been roommates and training buddies for more than two years now. Monica even came to her side after LC’s poor performance in the recent Cobra Ironman 70.3, even acknowledging her as the country’s number one triathlete. Her career accomplishments include: n 1st, Filipina Elite 2009 and 2010 Ironman 70.3 Camsur n 1st, 1st and 2nd Leg Powerade Duathlon 2009 and 2010, Alabang n 2nd, 2010 Port Dickson International Triathlon, Malaysia n 3rd, 2010 Mekong International Duathlon, Thailand n 3rd, 2009 Powerman Long Distance Duathlon, Malaysia n 3rd, 2009 ITU Asian Duathlon Championships, Subic n 3rd, 2009 ITU World Series Duathlon,Thailand n 6th, 2009 Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya, Malaysia n 6th, 2009 Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Thailand n 1st, 2008 Saab City Duathlon, Singapore n 1st, 2008 National Duathlon Championships, Clark
PHOTOS COURTES Y OF MONIC A TORRES
Filipina pride
I’m sure many up-and-comers as well as pro triathletes of all ages look up to you right now. What advice can you give them to be as successful as you are in sports? MT: Experience and hard work is the key in triathlon. You can read as many articles as you like, buy the latest gear and gadgets, train under as many coaches, but nothing beats experience and hard work. Just keep at it and
keep joining!
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Pete Jacobs
Best of
Terenzo Bozzone
the Best
Pia Cayetano
Rio dela Cruz
OVERALL MEN’S DIVISION WINNERS
OVERALL WOMEN’S DIVISION WINNERS
Pete Jacobs (Australia) – 03:58:41 Terenzo Bozzone (New Zealand) - 04:05:54 Fredrik Croneborg (Sweden) - 04:14:36
Magali Tisseyre (Canada) – 04:27:01 Michellie Jones (USA) - 04:29:23 Rachael Paxton ( Australia) – 04:42:38
FILIPINO FINISHERS WERE ALSO GIVEN CREDIT AFTER THE RACE. DUBBED AS “THE FILIPINO ELITE,” BELOW ARE THE THE TIMES OF THE PINOY TRIATHLETES. MEN’S DIVISION
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Neil Catiil – 04:37:10 Arland Macasieb – 04:44:08 Noy Jopson – 04:54:32
Monica Torres – 05:00:19 Ani Karina de Leon – 05:01:56 Alessandra Gonzalez – 05:05:17
Tom Hardman
*S OURCE: HT TP:// W W W.IRONM AN703PHIL .COM
Diego Carballo
Ani De S Leon WIM 24
PHILIPPINES
Jasper Laguitao
Franklin Peñalosa
Michal Bucek
Isidro Vildosola
Haley Cooper
PHOTOS COURTES Y OF M Y LEEN LEE ( TE A M TIME X ) AND HT TP:// W W W.IRONM AN703PHIL .COM
LAST AUGUST 22, THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN THE WORLD OF TRIATHLON GATHERED IN THE SECOND STAGING OF THE COBRA ENERGY DRINK IRONMAN 70.3 IN CAMARINES SUR. UNDER THE HEAT OF THE SUN, PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD SWAM, BIKED, AND RAN THE PATH TOWARDS GLORY WITH PETE JACOBS OF AUSTRALIA CLOCKING THE FASTEST FINISH AT 03:58:41.
CALENDAR
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G-League Short Course Meet #3 Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup, Mexico
New Balance/David’s Salon Super Tri
15-16
FINA Sanctioned Open Water Swimming Invitational, Clark, Pampanga
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Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup, South Korea
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NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
OF EVENTS
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2010 Minnesota Grand Prix, Minneapolis, MN, USA
12-27 14
16th Asian Games, Guangzhou, China
TRIAD President’s Cup, Davao City
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2010 Subic Bay Duathlon Open
Run Rio Trilogy, 3rd Leg (3k/5k/10k/21k)
Golden Goggle Awards, NY, USA
26-28
National Short Course Swimming Championships
Powerman Malaysia Duathlon
SPEEDO NAGT Series, 5th Leg, Ayala Alabang
ITU Hong Kong Premium Asia Cup, Hong Kong
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2010 Ibiza Long Distance Triathlon World Series, Spain
27-28
3rd Anvaya Cove Invitational Triathlon, Bataan
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Powerade Philippine Duathlon, Final Leg, Pampanga
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Recife PATCO Long Distance Triathlon Pan American Championships, Brazil
Senior Awards:
COMPETITION RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS 73RD UAAP SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SEPT. 23-26, 2010, LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA
Junior Awards: rookie of the year
rookie of the year
Men’s-Lawin Dacera (ADMU) Women’s- Jasmine Ong (ADMU) Most Valuable Player Men’s-Evan Uy (ADMU) Women’s- Denjylie Cordero (ADMU) Team Standing m e n ’ s : 1st—University of the Philippines (201 pts) 2nd—University of Sto. Tomas (194 pts) 3rd—Ateneo de Manila University (186 pts) w o m e n ’s : 1st—University of the Philippines (263 pts) 2nd—Ateneo de Manila University (249 pts) 3rd—De La Salle University (169 pts)
Boys- Alberto Batungbacal (ADMU) Girls- Christine Mendoza (UE) Most Valuable Player Boys- Gabriel Castelo (ADMU) Girls-Ingrid Ilustre (UE)
AUG. 22, 2010, CAMARINES SUR
Team Standing boys: 1st—Ateneo de Manila University (318.5 pts) 2nd—University of Sto. Tomas (229.5 pts) 3rd—De La Salle-Zobel (112 pts) g i r l s : 1st—University of Sto. Tomas (317.5 pts) 2nd—University of the East (297.5 pts) 3rd—De La Salle-Zobel (64 pts)
Professional Triathlete Winners: m e n ’s 1st: Pete Jacobs (AUS)—3:58.41 2nd: Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)—4:05.54 3rd: Fredrik Croneborg (SWE)—4:14.36 w o m e n ’s 1st: Magali Tisseyre (CAN)—4:27.01 2nd: Michelle Jones (USA)—4:29.23 3rd: Rachael Paxton (AUS)—4:42.38
COBRA ENERGY DRINK IRONMAN 70.3
Filipino Elite Winners: m e n ’s 1st: Neil Catiil—4:37.10 2nd: Arland Macasieb—4:44.08 3rd: Noy Jopson—4:54.32 w o m e n ’s
1st: Monica Torres—5:00.19 2nd: Ani de Leon—5:01.56 3rd: Alessandra Gonzalez—5:05.17 Relay Winners (by category): a l l- m a l e 1st: Nike Park/SMEG Team A—4:06.25 2nd: Team Timex-RunRio—4:22.42 3rd: Tri-North—4:27.30 a l l- f e m a l e 1st: Camsur Tri Team 2—4:31.43 2nd: TMM-Timex—5:11.26 3rd: Team RTR—5:17.39 mixed
1st: Team Herbalife Competitive—4:39.18 2nd: California Pizza Kitchen—5:19.10 3rd: 7-Eleven Spyder—5:19.28 c o r p o r at e
1st: Ayala Team-Corporate—4:19.31 2nd: Globe My SuperPlan—5:30.00 3rd: Fonterra Flyers—6:01.11
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SWI M EVENTS
PHOTOS COURTES Y OF M A X AUS TRIA , JOH AN AGUIL A R, PA MEL A NG & KESHIA FULE
73rd UAAP SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sept. 23-26, 2010, TASC, Los Ba単os, Laguna
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SWI M EVENTS
Coach Rey Galang
Martin Laureano and Louie Roxas
86th NCAA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Aug. 28-29, 2010, Rizal Memorial Complex
DLS-GH Coach Evan Grabador
PHOTOS FROM: ROEL C A MPOS ANO
Karl Gil Romero
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G-LEAGUE SC QUALIFYING LEGS (Various Schedules and Venues)
Darwin Tumaneng Ian Banzon, Louise Sarmiento, Jasper Laguitao and Cris Blardony
Angelica Enrile-Inton
Bea Grabador and Louise Sarmiento
PHOTOS FROM: M A X AUS TRIA , ROXINE KEE & DA RWIN TUM ANENG
Nikki Banawa, Ian Banzon and Paui Pe単a
Jasmine Ong
Thea Caluma and Cana Guanio
Roxine Kee and Shane Siy Cha
Paui Pe単a and Betty Margulies
Kezia Sarmiento
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XTERRA CEO Tom Kiely and AMC President Wilfred Uytengsu
Xterra Philippines Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) through Sunrise Events, Inc. (SEI,) launched another international sporting brand, XTERRA Philippines, at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Center on September 9, 2010. XTERRA is the premier international offroad triathlon brand known for its off-road races which includes swimming, mountain biking, and trail running. AMC President Wilfred Steven Uytengsu says, “We are honored to have the franchise for XTERRA in the Philippines. We believe that this will create opportunities for mountain bikers and trail runners, as well as, conventional triathletes, to experience top quality events in the country.� The inaugural race, dubbed XTERRA Putik Pare, a two-person off-road duathlon relay, will be held on November 7, 2010 in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. For more information, visit www. xterraphil.com.
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Guy Concepcion
COBRA IRONMAN 70.3 PHILIPPINES August 22, 2010, Camarines Sur
Team Timex’s Dhill Lee
Robin Salandanan
Australian Triathlete and Cobra Ironman Men’s Pro Champion Pete Jacobs
Johansen Aguilar
Terrenzo Bozzone
PHOTOS FROM: JOH ANSEN AGUIL A R, DHILL LEE, M Y LEEN LEE, TITO AL M A Z AN
Team Timex’s Dhill Lee, Arnel Quirimit and John Lozada
Team Nike’s Johansen Aguilar
Dhill Lee and Timothy Yap of Team Timex
Team Timex
Canadian Triathlete and Cobra Ironman Women’s Pro Champ Magali Tisseyre
Jon-Jon Rufino
Rolando Mendoza
Women’s Pro 2nd placer, USA’s Michellie Jones
Rio dela Cruz
Ani de Leon and Arland Macasieb
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