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Sendin leads MTB finishers in ‘Hell’
Charlie Sendin, seen here in competing in an earlier tournament in Marpi, won the MTB race in last Sunday’s Hell of Marianas. (Contributed Photo)
Charlie Sendin topped the mountain bike category of the 2020 Hell of the Marianas held last Sunday.
Sendin clocked in at 2:31:12 in the 68-kilometer race that started and ended at the Mariana Resort & Spa and brought bikers to Mobil Tanapag, 5 Corners (Suicide Cliff, Bird Island, Grotto, Banzai Cliff, Radar Tower), La Fiesta, and 4 Corners (Suicide Cliff, Bird Island, Grotto, and Banzai Cliff). The 37-year-old rider reached the finish line more than three minutes ahead of runner-up Noe Valdisimo (2:35:45) and over five minutes against Butch Sublemente (2:37:38).
In the 40-and-under age group, Michael Aparte took the top honors, as he also completed the course under the three-hour mark after posting 2:41:46. At far second was Renzo Avila, who clocked in at 3:14:42, while Kevin Rejano rounded out the Top 3 after registering 3:30:42.
In the 45 to 49 division, Hernando Cristobal logged 2:52:13 to beat Nelson Pagaduan (2:59:03) and Ronald Villafria (3:29:23). In the 60-and-above age group, Pax Guevarra was the lone finisher to break the three-our barrier with his 2:57:28, as he downed Boboy Aguilar (3:27:18) and Rey Tentia (4:01:58).
Meanwhile, other top age group finishers in last weekend’s race were Christopher Sterling (3:46:17) in the 40 to 44 division; Nestor Abing (3:01:58) in the 50 to 54); and Norlo Jacosalem (2:43:50) in the 55 to 59. Jacosalem won over Noel Altamirano (2:45:39), while Abing prevailed against Ric Antonio (3:41:16).
There were also relay races last Sunday with Jacob’s Bake Shop & BBQ (2:46:29), Team Estepa (2:55:33), and Team Apol (3:09:58) ruling the men’s road bike, mixed road bike, and men’s MTB categories, respectively.
