Brondial, Quismundo Lead Winners at 2025 Clark Duathlon Classic-Philippines

CLARK FREEPORT, PHILIPPINES – The 2025 Clark Duathlon Classic concluded yesterday in dramatic fashion, bringing together elite athletes, age groupers, weekend warriors, and enthusiastic spectators for an unforgettable day of competition.  Close to 400 athletes took part in the 6^th edition of Clark Duathlon Classic which was hosted by Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City.

In the Men’s Age Group Open category, Alex Kenth Brondial OF Team Go for Gold Philippines stamped his authority on the final run leg, with a 5km split of 20 minutes and 15 seconds for a total time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 59 seconds.  2024 Age Group All-stars Duathlete of the Year Collins Prago of Team RYL Manila came in second at 2:14:35.

Luigi Robles of Lynx & Co Triathlon Team completed podium spot with a 2:15:46 finish time.  Brondial also registered the fastest opening 10km run split of 36 minutes and 37 seconds.   The standard distance duathlon consists of a 10km run followed by a 40km bike and ending with a 5km run leg.

In the women’s age group competition, Elaine Quismundo, also of Team Go for Gold, dominated from start to finish to win in 2:32:41.   Noel Fabros of Team Isabela validated his 2024 Age Group Masters award by winning his category once again, but this time in a close match with Sante Barley’s Florito Roque Jr.  Fabros won in 2 hours 20 minutes and 35 seconds, a mere 12 second victory over Roque.   Roque had registered the race-best bike split of 1:11:07.

“We’re so grateful for our participants, spectators, our sponsors and the organizing staff,” said Race Director Jumbo Tayag.  ‘’They all created a great racing atmosphere that drives our duathletes to push hard and finish strong.’’

“We had great feedback with the new bike and run route, the athletes love it as it creates fun and safe racing.’ Added Abe Tayag, Athlete Services Director for GORACEPH.  “Our goal has always been to blend top-level athletic performance with a lively and fun atmosphere, and we couldn’t be prouder of the turnout and results we saw.”