Australian wins Sarbay triathlon

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 19, 2015) - Michael Murphy, an Australian triathlete representing the Red Cross, leads the pack of 65 competitors in the 2nd Sarbay triathlon on May 16. Murphy was the over-all male standard winner who finished the swim, bike and run in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 48 seconds. Before winning the Sarbay triathlon, he had already conquered five big triathlon events as recently placing 5th in the 2015 Place Challenge Philippines, and four major events in 2014: 1st place in Golden Triangle Thailand, 2nd place in the Challenge Philippines, 2nd place in Lang Co Vietnam, and 3rd place in Ironman 70.3 Japan. Murphy was glad to see young kids joining the triathlon. “For the kids, I think the sport here in the Philippines is growing so it’s amazing to see kids joining the sport, learning how to swim, playing active which is very important,” he said. According to Murphy, triathlon is more than just a sport but “the best about this thing is to come to destinations like this and discover new place in the world that I would not see if I am not into this sport,” and emphasized the best part is the “friendship you make”. Web updates powered by SMART. (Russell Delvo for SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)