Jermyn Prado showcased her dominance in Philippine cycling by winning her second gold medal at the PhilCycling National Championships, claiming victory in the women’s Individual Time Trial (ITT) held on Tuesday in Batangas. Prado completed the 19.91-kilometer route in 45 minutes and 50.04 seconds, adding to her Criterium gold from Monday’s race in Tagaytay City.
The event, organized by PhilCycling under Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, gathered the country’s top cyclists vying for national team spots.
Yao and Salazar Secure Podium Finishes
Shagne Yao, a former mountain bike champion, transitioned successfully to road racing by earning a silver medal, finishing more than three minutes behind Prado. Phoebe Salazar claimed the bronze, crossing the finish line just six seconds after Yao.
These results will play a crucial role in the evaluation of current national road team members and identifying new talents for the PhilCycling program.
Bonilla Tops Under-23 ITT Race
In the Under-23 ITT, Kim Bonilla displayed remarkable endurance, winning gold in the 14.34-kilometer race with a time of 36:08.90. She outpaced silver medalist Angelica Elvira by 44 seconds and bronze medalist Angelica Mae Altamirano by 51 seconds, avenging her defeat in the Criterium event.
Other standout performers included Nash Lim, who clinched gold in the Men’s Elite ITT with a time of 43:47, and Anselmo Lazatin, who won in the Men’s Under-23 category.
Vinoya and Armendez Claim Road Race Titles
The Women’s Junior road race, held on Wednesday, saw Jazmine Kaye Vinoya triumph in the 44-kilometer circuit race, finishing in 1:27:47. Mary Gwennielle Francisco secured second place, while Danna Eme Barizo finished just four seconds behind in third.
In the Men’s Junior road race, Mark Arvin Armendez emerged victorious in the 88-kilometer event, clocking in at 2:05:40. Carl Ivan Alagano and Ruben de la Cruz finished in second and third, respectively, in a thrilling sprint to the finish line.
More Action Ahead
The PhilCycling National Championships continue on Thursday with the Women’s Elite and Under-23 road race, as well as the Men’s Under-23 event, promising more intense competition among the country’s top cyclists.
