MANILA, Philippines — Bea Quiambao conquered one of the sport’s most challenging courses down south, powering through the punishing heat with a dominant, gritty performance in the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao last Sunday.
The 25-year-old ace seized not one but two titles in a race that tested every ounce of endurance. Clocking in at 5:19:29, Quiambao powered through the 1.9-km swim, 90-km bike, and 21-km run with relentless consistency, posting splits of 34:49, 2:53:22, and 1:48:46.
Despite the heat and fatigue, the Malaybalay, Bukidnon native rose above the rest to claim the overall women’s championship while also taking the Filipino Elite Category crown – a division designed to spotlight the country’s top national team talents.