Press Release
(Manila, Philippines) This year’s Cobra Ironman
70.3 Philippinesended with a bang inAugust atits second-time host location in
Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City.A successful turnout of over 2,000 athletes from across
six continents and 35 countriestested their minds, bodies, and spirits to the
limit in a continuous1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run. And since its first
arrival in 2009, it has been the biggestand most highly anticipated premium-sporting
event to land on Philippine shores.
Although it has only been a few weeks since the
last participant crossed the finish line, the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines is
now opening the registration for the 2014 race. Starting October 1, athletes
can start logging on to www.ironman703phil.com to secure race slots. Last year,
the slots were filled up four days after registration opened, and the Cobra
Ironman 70.3 Philippines team expects the same, if not more,registrants for the
2014 race.
Cobra Energy Drink has been powering the
biggest race of endurance for five years straight. The brand is the race’s
biggest supporter, on hand every step of the wayto sustain the energy needed to
endure the race.
Some of the world’s best athletes like Courtney
Atkinson dominated this year’s men’s pro category,besting all other local and
international athletes with his 3:58:07 race time. Coming in on second place
was three-time Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines winner Peter Jacobs with a
3:59:09 time; while David Dellow placed third with a 4:02:22 finish. Leading
the women’s pro race was Caroline Steffen,finishing with a 4:16:12 time, while
2012’s defending champion Belinda Granger came in second at4:33:50, and Bree
Wee completed the podium with her highest time of 4:27:49.Meanwhile,Philippine
pride, four-time Filipino women’s elite champion and professional triathlete,
Monica Torres, finished fifth with at4:52:02.
There are different reasons why athletes
challenge themselves to finish the Ironman; some do it for a healthy lifestyle,
others to test their endurance, and there are those who do it for their
advocacies. This biggest triathlon race has been known as well to attract local
celebrities and icons. Joining this year’s relay competition was Apl D Ap of
the international group, Black Eyed Peas, who biked for 90km for his advocacy
for the education of the poor.
Another highlight was cancer patient, Manny
Angeles,who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2005. With only the goal
of taking home a Cobonpue medal, Angeles came in 9 minutes after the cutoff, in
triumph knowing he can finish despite his illness.
“There
is no easy way to do it. It takes commitment, discipline, and a whole lot of rigorous
training. Cobra Energy Drinkshares with athletes its values of perseverance,
dedication, and survival amidst and against all odds,” shares
Abe Cipriano, Asia Brewery AVP for Marketing of Non-Alcoholic Beverages. “Cobra is proud of this milestone in
Philippine sports event. We are proud to be a big part of the first five years
of Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines, and we look forward to seeing greater
participation in 2014, and in years to come.”
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