After achieving a rare Guinness Book of World Record slot for being the first World’s Highest Obstacle Course Race (OCR) and ALTITUDE OCR World Championships winner from September 12 to 21 in Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Elias Tabac has achieved another milestone in his budding OCD career.
Tabac has made history as the first Filipino and Asian male who finished in the top 20 of the Spartan World Championships recently held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on December 3-5.
The Filipino racer clocked in 2 hours and 50 minutes to grab the 19th spot overall in the men’s elite event of the annual competition at the world-renowned Liwa Desert.
The lone and trusted word record data gatherer Guinness recognized Tabac for winning the World’s Highest Obstacle Course Race (OCR) and ALTITUDE OCR World Championships in Tanzania.
In a Facebook post, Tabac is shocked and happy with his rare feat and thanked God for such a blessing.
"It's all for God's Glory! Still can't believe that I am now part of the Guinness World Records, thanks to Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation and the World's Highest OCR for making this dream of mine a reality." Tabac said.
Tabac earlier won the championship in the men’s category against 21 other countries around the world in Tanzania
Tabac clocked 1:15 as he zoomed along 10 sets of physical challenges in the form of obstacles which include crawling, carrying, climbing, hanging, jumping, balancing and trail running.
Fellow Filipino, Monolito Divina, finished second and American Daniel Turner third.
Tabac is happy and proud to represent the Philippines in the 12 days world endurance challenge.
“Para ni sa Ginoo, sa akong pamilya, ug sa Probinsya sa Davao del Norte ang akong kadaugan,” he said.
Tabac is also thankful to Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib, his local sports group, and officemates for the all-out support to his training and other needs. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Photo from Elias Tabac IG
Facebook Conversations