LAPU-LAPU City’s Cherry Andrin started the year on a strong note after ruling the Compostela Centennial Run 2019 in the Municipality of Compostela, northern Cebu on Sunday, Jan. 6.
Andrin clocked 57:28 to upset the heavy-favorite Ruffa Sorongon in the women’s 12-kilometer race. Sorongon settled for second place in 1:00:18 and was followed by Evamie Villarin in 1:02:54.
Cebu-based Kenyan Eric Chepsiror, meanwhile, eked out a narrow win over Ginatilan-native Joseph Emia in the men’s 12K race. The former crossed the finish line at 43:49—just eight seconds ahead of Emia.
Ultramarathoner Desederio Ingbino clocked 51:02 to round up the men’s top three.
The 6K race also saw a close finish as Florendino Lapiz timed 22:05 to edge out Azlan Pagay by two seconds for the men’s title. Harold Kim Guiao clocked 22:12 to complete the top three.
The women’s race was won by Charisse Encarnacion in 27:54 at the expense of Mary Joy Castor and Azalea de Jesus. (PR)