Sunrise Sprint opens door to beginners

MANILA, Philippines — Beginners and seasoned athletes gear up for a spirited duel in Go for Gold’s Sunrise Sprint scheduled July 14 in Panglao, Bohol.

It features a 750m open-water swim, a 20km bike ride, and a 5km run, promising an exhilarating competition for over a hundred participants from various teams.

As a sub-category to the main Sun Life 5150 Triathlon, the Sunrise Sprint (S2) offers a perfect platform in an Olympic-style course.

The event, spicing up the centerpiece Sun Life 5150 Bohol, will see young talents from TriBohol, including Cian Zamora, Tim Castro, and Renzo Tirol, competing fiercely in the 15-19 division against Lance Pimentel, Elioun Austria, and Christopher Barbas. The 20-24 category will be equally competitive with T2M Tri Team’s Andrew Isoto, TaxPro Triathlon’s Benjo Namoc, and Jummel Jaspe of Paseo de Loon.

Jeremy Go, founder of Go for Gold PH, emphasized the event’s significance, stating, “At Go for Gold, we believe in the power of sports to inspire and transform lives.”

Princess Galura, president of The IRONMAN Group Philippines and Sunrise Events, Inc., highlighted the event’s role in nurturing new and upcoming triathletes, showcasing the sport’s growth.