SEA Games 31: Philippines triumphs in triathlon competitions

  • Photo: Athletes during the triathlon competitions. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
    Photo: Athletes during the triathlon competitions. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
  • Photo: Athletes during the triathlon competitions. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
    Photo: Athletes during the triathlon competitions. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
  • Photo: Fernando Tan Casares and Andrew Remonino of the Philippines celebrate their victories. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
    Photo: Fernando Tan Casares and Andrew Remonino of the Philippines celebrate their victories. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
  • Photo: Fernando Tan Casares celebrate his victory. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
    Photo: Fernando Tan Casares celebrate his victory. VNA Photo: Công Đạt
The men’s and women’s triathlon competitions of SEA Games 31 began in Ha Long city of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on May 14, seeing the participation of athletes from seven countries. Fernando Tan Casares and Andrew Remonino of the Philippines won the gold and silver in the men’s individual category, clocking 1:56:57 and 1:59:16, respectively. Ronald Bintang Setiawan of Indonesia claimed the bronze medal. Similarly in the women’s individual event, the Philippine athletes showed their strength with Marion Mangrobang and Raven Alcoseba coming first and third. Indonesian athlete Inge Prasetyo bagged silver. A medal award ceremony was held in the morning of the same day. VNA Photo: Công Đạt

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