Chicano tops trials for Hanoi SEA Games

MANILA, Philippines — Three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist John Leerams “Rambo” Chicano showed his readiness for the Hanoi Games as he topped the National Triathlon Trials at the Adventure Cove in Subic Freeport over the weekend.

Chicano overcame a slow start in the swim part with a strong effort in the bike and run phases to rule the event in two hours, four minutes and 58 seconds, edging 2019 SEA Games silver-medal winner Kim Remolino and Baguio City’s Josh Ramos, who snared the silver and bronze in 2:05:44 and 2:07:40, respectively.

The effort solidified Chicano’s status as the country’s top bet in both triathlon and duathlon in the biennial meet slated May 12 to 23 as he also ruled the national duathlon trials in Clark, Pampanga in December last year.

Cebu pride Raven Faith Alcoseba reigned supreme in the National Age Group Triathlon, clocking 2:23:19.