Roland Remolino along with his 4 triathlon proteges. | Contributed picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Famend triathlon coach Roland Remolino of the esteemed Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group-Go For Gold has launched a promising new batch of younger athletes whom he believes will observe within the footsteps of his prized nationwide staff members.
Remolino just lately showcased 4 of his up-and-coming protégés—his grandson, John Luigi Remolino, together with siblings Henry Emmahnuel Go, Henry Ezekhiel Go, and Henia Ethana Go—after their spectacular performances on the RLC Ironkids Philippines in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, final March 1.
John Luigi Remolino dominated the 7-8 years outdated class, clocking 7 minutes and 43 seconds within the swim-run race, which served as a prelude to the Ironman 70.3 Palawan. He bested Lance Jacob Pilapil (8:03) and Ami Takei (8:08) to assert the highest spot.
In the meantime, brothers Henry Emmahnuel and Henry Ezekhiel Go secured a one-two end within the 13-15 years outdated class, recording occasions of 11:06 and 11:07, respectively. Fellow Cebuano Zackary Angelo Da Silva rounded out the rostrum with an 11:23 end.
Henia Ethana Diandre Go, the lone consultant from PAREF Southcrest College, dominated the ladies’ 11-12 years outdated class with a time of 10:33, comfortably beating Saffi Vanicka Son (11:58) and Stesha Candra Viray (12:02).
For Remolino, these younger triathletes exhibit the identical expertise and dedication he as soon as noticed in his elite athletes—Andrew Kim Remolino, Raven Religion Alcoseba, and Matthew Justine Hermosa—who’ve all gained medals within the Southeast Asian Video games and are constant members of the Philippine nationwide triathlon staff.
“Grabe ilang exhausting work, unya gifted pud nga mga athletes. Nakita nako ang future nila sa triathlon,” stated Remolino. (Their exhausting work is unimaginable, and they’re additionally naturally gifted athletes. I can see their future in triathlon.)
“Lipay kaayo ko nga nakadaog sila, though anticipated naman gyud hinuon nga modaog sila kay nangandam man mi sa ilang race nga padulngan.” (I’m very pleased that they gained, though we already anticipated it as a result of we ready them nicely for his or her race.)
Remolino hopes their achievements will open doorways for athletic scholarships, significantly for his PAREF Springdale trainees, who proceed to signify their college in high-level competitions.
Making use of the identical rules he used to coach his SEA Video games medalists—albeit adjusted for youthful athletes—Remolino ensures they’re outfitted to transition seamlessly into the junior division sooner or later.
“Atong gihatag nga coaching kanang pang bata pero taas ug stage, para puhon moabot na sila sa junior division, dali ra nila ma-adopt ang coaching program sa ing-ana nga stage,” he added. (We offer them with coaching that’s appropriate for his or her age however at a excessive stage in order that after they attain the junior division, they’ll simply adapt to that stage of coaching.)
Wanting forward, Henia and Ezekhiel Go are set to compete within the swimming occasions of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Affiliation (CVIRAA) meet in Bayawan Metropolis this week.
In the meantime, John Luigi and Emmahnuel Go will take a look at their endurance within the Nationwide Aquathlon Championships in Ormoc Metropolis on April 26.
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