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KIDS AQUATHON BRINGS OUT FUTURE STARS

Podium results from youth event

PRESS RELEASE – It was a beautiful day for the Guam Triathlon Federation (GTF)  Kids Aquathon on Saturday, October 28th! Kids ranging from 8 to 14 years old had the opportunity to showcase their fantastic swim and run skills.

The water was absolutely beautiful with clear waters and the perfect tide: not too high, not too low. The advanced division comprised of a 500 meter swim with a 3km run. The intermediate division was a 250 meter swim with a 1.5km run. 

Congratulations to all our finishers! Our podium winners are:

Advanced Males

1. BLAKE WHITAKER

2. ANDREW BOLLINGER

3. TANOM CAMACHO

Advanced Females

1. NANEA PRICE

2. NINA LEE

Intermediate Males

1. DYLAN ROEDEMA

2. TASI HIATT

3. KAI BLACK

Intermediate Females

1. LYA KOBAYASHI

2. LEILA KOBAYASHI

3. ASHYLN FRANZ

Huge shoutout to presenting sponsor Cars Plus for the continued support, and our timing expert and ever-reliable GTF member, Manny Hechanova of Guam Running Club. 

“We’re so proud of all our Kids Aquathon athletes! Thank You to all our wonderful board members and volunteers for making it happen: Craig Weymouth, Mark & Lorena Cruz and family, Jon & Manami Martin & to Amphibious Aquatics for the water safety support.” – Jennifer Camacho, proud sponsor and parent.

“Thank you to Cars Plus for your continued Support to the GTF. To all the kids, along with the parents, thank you for your participation, see you next race!” – Craig Weymouth, President of GTF.

For more information and ways to participate in Guam Triathlon Federation events, please follow our facebook page at Guam Triathlon Federation or on Instagram at @guamtriathlonfederation. 

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