The Young Tri-Athlete
By Robbie Pangilinan
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 26 Jan 2011
SINGAPORE - He swam, he biked, he ran. And he bested them all. Gabrielle Allen Santiago, 14 years old, bagged the first place in the mini-duathlon boys category during the Singapore Duathlon 2011 held at the East Coast Park last Sunday.
Young triathletes aged 13 to 15 competed in the prestigious event for the world?s toughest endurance sport. But Santiago, a junior high school student at Colegio De San Juan De Letran, emerged as the champion.
Santiago has won numerous triathlon competitions since joining the sport in 2008. Last year, he brought home 22 local awards including first place in the Subic National Age Group Triathlon, the Alaska Ironkids Aquathlon (Alabang and Camarines Sur), Philippine Premiere Cycling League Round 5, NAGT 5th Leg 2010, Ironkids 6th Leg and Philippine Cycling Premiere 4th League. He was also hailed champion in the Fiesta Sampaguita Sprint Triathlon, the 12th Pagsanjan Sprint Triathlon, the Ateneo Aquathlon 2010, the Philippine Premier Cycling League 1st and 2nd Legs, the Urban Duathlon 2010 and the Ironkids Aquathlon 2010.
Santiago joined and finished first in the Tour of Hamilo Coast where he swam, cycled and ran in Matabungkay, Tuy, Balayan, Nasugbu and Calatagan for two days. He also has second and third place wins in 2010. He finished second in the 1st Ironkids Run Race and the Animo Sprint Triathlon; and third in the Fiesta Sampaguita Sprint Triathlon, the 2nd Ironkids Run Race, the Triathlon Asian Championship 2010 and the Philippine Cycling Premiere 4th League.
The teen athlete?s laurels in 2009 and 2008 are just as numerous as last year?s, with nine first place wins, six second place, three fourth place, and a 9th place. His other international award was 7th place in the World Kids Yokohama Triathlon in Japan.
Santiago is an inspiration for his fellow triathletes, a good role model for young Filipinos, and a pride of the country. #
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Robbie Pangilinan.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Donaire ready for Tsutsumi
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 16 Dec 2025INDIGO FIGHT NIGHT: WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS CONNOR MITCHELL GETS READY FOR HIS PRO DEBUT
Tue, 16 Dec 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 2025: Gassiev KO Pulev in 6; Mikaeljan Beats Jack for WBC Cruiser Title; Pacheco Outpoints Sadjo
By Eric Armit, Tue, 16 Dec 2025Sumalinog, Castanol rule Senior, PWD fun run
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 16 Dec 2025Vargas urges boxers to defy odds
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 16 Dec 2025GIORGIO VISIOLI SETS OUT MISSION TO LAND MAJOR TITLES AFTER TENSE FIRST FACE-OFF WITH ENGLISH TITLE RIVAL JOE HOWARTH
Tue, 16 Dec 2025Kevin Brown and Yoenis Tellez Shine at Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During the 104th Annual WBA Convention
Tue, 16 Dec 2025TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Justin Cardona Shares Insights Ahead of December 19 Showdown Against Avious Griffin
Tue, 16 Dec 2025JAS MATHUR JOINS MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS AS CEO TO LEAD STRATEGIC VISION, CREATIVITY AND GLOBAL GROWTH INITIATIVES
Tue, 16 Dec 2025Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Adrian Salazar
Tue, 16 Dec 2025INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME REMEMBERS CANASTOTA’S MANAGER / TRAINER / PROMOTER TONY GRAZIANO
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Catubig, Prado win Suy Foods Santa Run
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 15 Dec 2025Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions Awarded on Final Day of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Jean Henri Lhuillier Applauds Cebuana Lhuillier Ambassadors for Bronze Finish at SEA Games 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025NOEL MIKAELIAN DETHRONES BADOU JACK TO BECOME THE NEW WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
Sun, 14 Dec 2025