Wagdos, Catubig rule MILO Davao leg

FORMER University of Mindanao track star Sonny Wagdos and current UM varsity Lyka Catubig topped the MILO National Marathon 2024 Davao Leg 21-kilometer race today, November 17, Sunday at SM Lanang in Davao City.

Wagdos ruled the men’s division with a time of one hour, 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

“I'm tired of driving a motorcycle from Butuan here,” said the 31-year-old Wagdos on Facebook.

Second was Joerge Andrade of Digos City at 1:14:57 followed by Elmer Bartolo of Davao at 1:17:27.

The 4th to 10th placers were Paul James Zafico, Agustin Ychon, Godwin Jacob Taylor, Stephen Perez, Franz Kevin Gaslang, AJ Neil Colis and Matt Kenjie Carillo.

Catubig, on the other hand, dominated the distaff side at 1:30:15.

“From being fifth in the 5km race back in 2019 to winning the women's 21km category in the Milo marathon,” said the 20-year-old Catubig on Facebook.

Catubig thanked UM for providing the sponsor spot to join the race organized by local organizer Kenneth Sai of Kinetix Sports.

Julie Mae Jayco [1:34:57] was second followed by Rachel Subere [1:46:37].

The 4th to 10th placers are Joanna Marie Cruz, May Angelie Mag-aso, Kareen Limas, Leah Rapal, Joylyn Gonzales, Margilyn Oslon and Junalisa Gocela.

Meanwhile, DRANHS was the biggest delegation in the school followed by the University of Southeastern Philippines.

Third was Davao City National High School.

The other results:

10KM

Men – 1. Aaron Gumban 2. James Desquera 3. Cedric Allen Simbajon 4. Kyle Andrei Drama 5. Jhonnas Manego 6. Aaron Vincent Alexis Go 7. Vanne Jerrold Plaza 8. John Philip Delos Santos 9. Wesley Haw 10. Ralph Pichon

Women – 1. Kate Duffy Get Mc Dowell 2. Andrea De Guia 3. Roxanne Boltiador 4. Daisy Cresencio 5. Princess Plaza 6. Zandra Mae Liston 7. Marie Fe Willis 8. Patrice Nasser 9. Maima Bantoto 10. Bernadith Dionela

3K

Men – 1. Cedrick Nathaniel Namuc 2. Knch John Cayog 3. Clint Angelo Navarro

Women – 1. Meagan Roxas 2. Jensenlynn Pasaforte 3. Shaylla Paje