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Torregosa drives home point in MTT run
Artjoy Torregosa of Butuan and Kenya's Kelvin Kiplagat emerged as surprise winners in the inaugural ASICS META: Time: Trials (MTT) Philippines 10K races at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub.
Torregosa overcame favored contenders, including national team standout Joida Gagnao, to claim the women's overall crown in 36 minutes and 23 seconds.
She described her victory as unexpected, especially with Philippine national team members participating, and dedicated her win to her recently departed grandfather.
Kiplagat, a first-time Philippine competitor, secured the men's 10K win with a time of 30:32, holding off local aces Richard Salaño (30:41) and Sonny Wagdos (31:22).
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Over 3,000 athletes are participating in the Philippines' first ASICS Meta: Time Trials (MTT) event today, October 19, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
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The ASICS META: Time: Trials (MTT) Philippines, a highly anticipated running event, is set to take place on Sunday, October 19, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
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