Energizer tri team tops DIY open water race

OLONGAPO CITY – The Energizer tri team proved to be a force reckon with during the Yellow Cab DIY 2016 Race Series, an open water swim activity recently held in ACEA Resort, SBMA.

The team represents Energizer Philippines Inc., a market leader in the batteries and portable lights category driven by its quality and performance.

Energizer tri team representatives France Gutierrez and Araceli Naval both won 1st and 3rd places in the 1500m distance, respectively.

Gutierrez swam for the ages 45 and above category while Naval bested other competitors in the 35 to 39 age category.

With team captain Gerry Gutierrez, the members of the Energizer tri team swam their way through the clear waters of Dungaree Beach towards a strong finish.

The other members of the team Joel Pabelico, Richard Panzo and Ella Arienda participated in the 2.2km distance swim.

The first leg, an open water swim competition, is the first of a series of multisports races organized and supported by the YellowCab Pizza and TriClark triathlon team.

The race was participated in by almost 300 swimmers and triathletes together with their families, friends and supporters.

“We support activities like this because it is in line with Energizer’s mission of sharing ‘ positivenergy’ through sports and an active lifestyle,” Claire Guevarra, senior brand manager, Energizer Philippines said.

While this event marks the team’s first race for 2016, it was seen as a good open water simulation in preparation for the Tri United 1 last February and Century 70.3 Ironman last month in Subic.

The Energizer Tri Team was created by a group of athletes sharing a common passion — to continuously challenge oneself and strive for personal fitness through the exacting sports of triathlon thereby raising awareness of the importance of good health and a healthy lifestyle.

“We strongly believe that a group of ordinary people like us backed by the support of a dynamic, strong and tested brand name such as Energizer. is an embodiment of the company’s advocacy that everyone has the power to make positive impact,” said team captain Gutierrez.