IN PHOTOS: Ironkids 2025

(Photo by Juan Carlo de Vela)

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Aug 09, 2025, 8:27 am

Young triathletes made waves at the 2025 RLC IronKids Aquathlon Philippines Swim-Run Race, held in Dusit Thani, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. (Photo by Juan Carlo De Vela)

The event, tailored for aspiring multisport athletes aged 13 to 15, drew over 600 participants who displayed grit, speed, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. (Photo by Juan Carlo de Vela)

In the girls’ 13–15 category, Cebu’s Christy Ann Perez claimed victory with a combined time of 11 minutes, 36.797 seconds. She clocked 3:54.88 in the swim leg and 7:38.99 in the run to secure the top spot. (Photo by Juan Carlo de Vela)

In the boys’ division, Zackary Angelo Da Silva of the Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG)-Go For Gold dominated the field, finishing with an overall time of 10:24.182 after a 2:38.95 swim and a 6:52.97 run. Da Silva is no stranger to the podium — he also won the IronKids Lapu-Lapu race in April 2024, clocking 27:24. (Photo by Juan Carlo de Vela)

(Photo by Juan Carlo de Vela)