ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL , Philippines — Paul Jumamil bucked flu-like symptoms and went full throttle in the grueling cross-channel swim stage to gain early control en route to ruling the AirAsia Durianman Triathlon here yesterday. Jumamil pumped the air as he made a big leap to the finish line, celebrating his victory over five-time champion Jong Sajulga (2:57:09) and third placer Juanito Mahinay (2:59:05). Jumamil also unseated last year’s winner Jonard Saim, who was nursing a gash on his knee he suffered in the recent XTERRA Danao, settling for fourth in 3:05:46. After the swim, the participants pedaled a 40-km two-loop bike course along Circumferential Road before tackling the 10-km out-and-back run stage also along Circumferential Road. The Durianman race, now on its seventh staging, was organized by the Triathlon Association of Davao.

Source: Philippine Star April 29, 2018 16:00 UTC