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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Claire Adorna - Wins the first SEAG Gold for the Philippines

Filipina triathlete Claire Adorna finishes first in the triathlon event of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore. PHOTO FROM THE SEA GAMES 2015 TWITTER ACCOUNT
A female triathlete Claire Adorna has nailed the women's triathlon event at Southeast Asean Games 2015 in Singapore to give the Philippines the first Gold Medal on Saturday clocked in 02:13:08.


Photo by: Sports Inquirer
It was double celebration for the Philippines after Kim Mangrobang, Adorna's compatriot finished in 02:14:26 for the silver medal.

At Singapore's East Coast Parkway The game was consist of a 40 kilometer bike ride, 10 kilometer run and 1.5 kilometer swim in an open water.

Sarunthai Arunsiri, from Thailand took the bronze medal after finishing the race for 2:22:8. As of posting time, the Philippines currently one gold, four silvers and three bronze for taking the fourth in the medal ranking. The host Singapore has continue to lead the pack of 21 medals including 10 gold golds.

Source: Sports Inquirer

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