Dusit Thani Residence Davao fete Alveo 70.3 Ironman winners

DAVAO CITY—Dusit Thani Residence Davao recently congratulated the top three winners in the professional category of both men and women in the Alveo 70.3 Ironman held at Azuela Cove here last March 26.

In a Facebook post on its official Facebook page, the widely popular hotel developed by Tore Lorenzo Development Corporation congratulated champions male - Filipe Azevedo (Portugal), female - Sarah Crowley (Australia), second placers male - Ognjen Stojanovic (Serbia), female - Lauren Brandon (USA), and third placers male - Tuan Chun Chang (Taiwan)

female, Lottie Lucas (UAE).

"Congratulations on completing this year's race!" the posh hotel said on its social media handle.

Before the race, the hotel was also the home of some participants in the international triathlon race.

The world's most prestigious endurance event, which drew over a thousand competitors from 46 nations, also guaranteed 55 spots at the World Championships this year, including 30 age-group berths and 25 additional spots for women. The global meet will occur in Lahti, Finland on August 26 and 27. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)