More than 3500 Triathletes raced to secure top spots to qualify for Elite wave at TRI- Factor World Championships Quzhou 2019
By Wires
July 18, 2019
Asia leading multisport brand TRI-Factor had attracted more than 3500 triathletes across 2 triathlon weekends in TF Indonesia, Belitung (6-7 July 2019), TF Malaysia, Putrajaya (13-14 July 2019) and TF Singapore (14 July 2019). The mega triathlon festival attracted a diverse group of athletes from more than 37 different countries racing across various duathlon and triathlon categories.
The Inagural edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Belitung, Indonesia was graced by 2019 Presidential candidate Mr Sandiaga Uno who emerged in 3rd position in the TF Standard Category among other athletes in his age category.
The 11th edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Singapore was flagged off by top government officials from the Republic of China, Quzhou along with Orange Room executives. Top 3 male and female were awarded direct qualification slots for the World Championship in China. Australian Mr Michael Cassinides and Vietnamese Ms Thuyvi Pham emerged overall champion for Singapore TF Standard Category with a time of of 2hours 12minutes and 33seconds and 2hours 38minutes and 07seconds.
The 3rd Edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Putrajaya, Malaysia saw a surge in participation in the newly introduced TF Standard distance category in 2019. The all inclusive event included categories for those with special needs for the Mighty Star category.
Overall TF Top Female ranking Indonesian athlete Ms Nethavani Octaria took the top spot across 2 consecutive weekends in both the TF Enduro (1.5km Swim-80km Bike-20km Run) category in Indonesia, Belitung and TF60 (2.25km Swim-42km Bike-15km Run) category in Singapore with a time of 4hours 31minutes and 41seconds and 3 hours 23minutes and 1second respectively. She qualifies to race in the elite wave with the professional athletes in the TF World Championship on 22nd September 2019. Ms Octaria, says, “I am happy with the win today as there are many strong athletes racing and I want to thank TRI-Factor for putting up another well-organised event”.
Mr. Elvin Ting, Managing Director of Orange Room Pte Ltd., says, “I am proud of the TRI-Factor team in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia who successfully executed 3 major triathlons across 2 weekends. The culmination of this movement will be held in the beautiful city of Quzhou, China for our World Championships- this will certainly be our greatest event yet as our global community comes together to reimagine limits.”
For further information about the TRI-Factor Asian Championships and T.A.C.A. status, visit www.trifactor.asia
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