Andaya chases elusive crown

MANILA, Philippines — Nicole Andaya heads to the Sun Life 5150 Bohol Triathlon blasting off tomorrow in Panglao with momentum firmly on her side and with the goal of finally capturing the elusive title.

Fresh from victories in the 5150 Dapitan last year and the inaugural FAB 5150 in Bataan late in 2025, the co-founder of the Usuals Multisport team returns to Bohol carrying confidence, experience and a winning mindset as she chases the major 5150 crown missing from her growing collection.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Sun Life 5150 Bohol Triathlon has established itself as one of the country’s longest-running and most prestigious Olympic-distance races. The event attracts many of the nation’s top elite and age-group triathletes, with competitors from at least 23 countries adding to this year’s strong international field.

Andaya came close to the title in 2023, winding up third, and now hopes to turn that podium finish into a breakthrough victory.

A favorite in the women’s 30-34 age-group division, she is also expected to contend for the overall championship in the Olympic-distance race featuring a 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike ride and 10-km run course.