Sun.Star Davao

Leuenberge­r beefs up triathlon team

- By Adam B. Morrell

TRIATHLON Philippine Team member Eduard Moritz Leuenberge­r will beef up Davao City's triathlon team in the upcoming Philippine National Games (PNG) 2018 Triathlon Competitio­n in Tabuelan, Cebu on May 23.

Leuenberge­r's father Ed, in an interview with Sun.Star Davao at the Kalye't Kusina Resto yesterday, said his son have been joining different triathlon camps in the country since March and is ready to join seasoned triathlete­s of Davao City including Peter Villocino and Nestor Madula Jr.

"Well prepared na si Mo (Leuenberge­r) and I am expecting na he could go for third in the 18 years old and below age group," the proud father said.

The 17-year-old triathlete from Davao City finished fourth overall in the justconclu­ded Dipolog 10.5 last week.

Eduard also joined the Subic Internatio­nal Triathlon (Subit) race last April 21 after joining a 10-day camp in Baguio City last April 20.

Eduard, however, started the grueling training last March 26 in Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon City in preparatio­n for the PNG.

"Will go for good executions po to have a good result," Leuenberge­r, who eyes for a podium finish, said.

He expects tough competitio­n from Bukidnon City bet Jacob Taylor, Cebu's Renz Corbin and Tonito Alero of Iligan City.

"If maganda po ang finish ko sa swim kaya ko na makipagsab­ayan sa bike and sa run," he added.

The triathlon team will be coached by Patrick Serrano.

 ?? ED LEUENBERGE­R ?? CEBU-BOUND. National team member Eduard Mortiz Leuenberge­r will reinforce Davao City's triathlon team to the Philippine National Games 2018 set in Cebu City next week.
ED LEUENBERGE­R CEBU-BOUND. National team member Eduard Mortiz Leuenberge­r will reinforce Davao City's triathlon team to the Philippine National Games 2018 set in Cebu City next week.

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