Century Tuna 5150 Triathlon Phl slated

MANILA, Philippines - The Century Tuna 5150 Triathlon Series fires off June 23 with a big international field expected to clash for top honors in the event which features a challenging course that includes a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run in Subic Bay.

Two-time Ironman world champion Chris McCormack, Luke McKenzie, Ben Allen, Jacqui Slack and Belinda Granger are expected to lead the over 900-man field in the second staging of the event dubbed as the world’s largest Olympic distance triathlon series.

The elite field represents 23 countries, including top contenders such as United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the US, Singapore, France, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines.

Heading the local challenge in the event, sponsored by Century Tuna, the country’s leading and most trusted tuna brand, are defending champions John Leerams Chicano and Monica Torres, Kim Mangrobang, and national triathlon record holder, Olympic hopeful and Century Tuna Tri Hard member Nikko Huelgas.

“We are very proud to be part of this world-class event. As Century Tuna is a brand that upholds the value of health and fitness, we think that it is only fitting that we support an event of this magnitude so that we can encourage more people to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Century Canning Corp. vice president and general manager Greg Banzon, himself a seasoned triathlete.

For details, log on to www.5150philippines.com, or the race’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CenturyTuna5150Philippines.

The event is sponsored by Finisher Pix, the competition’s official photographer, 2XU, Air Asia, Alaska, Aqua Sphere, David’s Salon, Department of Tourism Region 3, Dole, Gatorade, Globe, Intercare, LBC, Light ‘N Up Marketing, Manila Beer, Master Card, MultiSport, Oakley, PGA, The Philippine STAR, Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corp., Planet Sports, Regent, Safeguard, Shotz, Timex, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.