The 2026 NTT Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay (SuBIT) concluded this past weekend at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, featuring dominant performances from international stars and rising local talents.
Canadian Liam Donnelly and Japan’s Manami Hayashi secured the top spots in the elite categories, marking a high-energy start to the triathlon season.
Elite Division Highlights
In the Men's Elite category, Liam Donnelly (CAN) delivered a stellar performance, finishing the sprint distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) in 56:16. He managed to hold off Kazakhstan's Daryn Konysbayev, who took silver, and Japan's Takuto Oshima, who rounded out the podium with bronze.
The Women's Elite race saw Manami Hayashi (JPN) successfully defend her title with a time of 1:02:29. She led a competitive field, finishing just ahead of fellow Japanese athlete Ayame Hayashi and Turkey's Sinem Tous Servera.
Podium Summary
- Elite Men: Liam Donnelly (CAN) - 56:16, Daryn Konysbayev (KAZ), Takuto Oshima (JPN).
- Elite Women: Manami Hayashi (JPN) - 1:02:29, Ayame Hayashi (JPN), Sinem Tous Servera (TUR).
Philippine National Championships
The 2026 National Triathlon Championship saw intense local competition:
- Men's National Champion: Inaki Lorbes (58:57).
- Women's National Champion: Raven Alcoseba (1:04:58).
Rising Stars: Junior and U-15 Results
The Asia Triathlon Junior Cup saw Kazakhstan take the top spots with Ramazan Ainegov (Men) and Alua Nurmuhamet (Women).
Local athletes also featured, including a podium finish in the junior women’s race. The U-15 category highlighted emerging talent in the sport.
The event was organized by Triathlon Philippines in
cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), and supported by
the PSC, NTT, and Gatorade. (SNL)
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