DIEGO Jose Dimayuga emerged as a breakout performer for the Philippines, capturing a silver medal at the 2025 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships in Hong Kong and averting a medal shutout for the team.
At just 13 years old, Dimayuga—the youngest member of the Philippine squad—stunned the field in the 13-15 age category, clocking 35:32 across all three disciplines. His impressive splits were 5:43 in the swim, 19:00 on the bike, and 8:07 in the run.
Trained by coach Doray Ellis, Dimayuga stayed stride-for-stride with local favorite and eventual gold medalist Yik Hei Lau through the 400-meter swim and 11-kilometer bike segments.
Lau, however, surged ahead during the 2.5-kilometer run to finish in 34:40, securing the gold by a margin of nearly a minute.
Dimayuga, a self-funded athlete and grandson of former University of the Philippines regent Francis Laurel, held off Hong Kong’s Tze Kiu Tam, who trailed him by just 11 seconds to take bronze.
The Philippine team at the Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships also featured athletes Raven Alcoseba, Sam Corpus, Erika Burgos, Kim Remolino, Matthew Hermosa, Dash Ramos, and Josh Ramos.
The team was supported by the Philippine Sports Commission and led by team manager Ting Joson, with coaches Doray Ellis, Louann Ramos, and Andoy Remolino providing guidance.
The Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships is a prestigious event that attracts top young triathletes from across the continent.