Filipino runner takes first place in 100-mile Ultramarathon in Italy
Evangelista, who is also the coach of the team Pilipino Ultra Runners Italy – PURI, completed the grueling 100-mile race in 18 hours, 39 minutes, and 30 seconds. Pilipino Ultra Runners in Italy with event organizers.
'Preparations talaga sa pagsali sa Ultramarathon, pagod, pawis, puyat, gutom, lahat-lahat na. Binigyan ako ng lakas ng taas kaya nakatsamba po at nasungkit ang 1st [place]. Six months [of] preparation, 120 kms a week ang training. Month of February naka 600 kms po ako,' Evangelista said after his victory.
Evangelista moved to Milan in 1997 for work and began running in 2013 as a hobby. What started as casual jogs turned into a serious passion, leading him to participate in major marathon events under Team PURI ASD.
Balancing his career as a technician at Donatore di Sangue Policlinico di Milano with rigorous training, Evangelista has completed several extreme races, including the 283 km Milan-Sanremo Ultramarathon, the 222 km Ardeche Ultramarathon in France, and the 24-hour Ultra des Fons in Barcelona.
Other Filipinos also excelled in the event:
Bren Kevin – 2nd place overall in the 24-hour category (23:49:59)
100 km Category: Genesis Cunanan – 5th overall, Ella Rose Esteleydes – 1st place SF category
12-Hour Ultra: Lesther Rabe, Maricel Prellejera, Rachelle Cabasa, Olive Songco, Michael Camitan, Romeo Calantas, James Suludez, Laurence Ramiro, Eustaquio Supena, Harold Mayuga, Roman Ver Ancog, Rosella Cava
6-Hour Ultra: Daryle Gallur, Mark Gomez, Philip John Monsanto, Julius Dy-Ico, Jobeth Castro, Lester Ian Cultura, Mario Sarmiento, Jessie Mendoza, Ricky Gordon, Precious Pangan
Evangelista is now preparing for his next challenge, the 'Novi Coli' 200 km race with a 3,800-meter elevation gain, where he will run alongside fellow Filipinos Roland Kevin and Genesis Cunanan on May 9-11.
'Always motivate yourself, keep running, and don't give up. Follow your passion, and you'll go far!' he advised aspiring runners.
This article was written with contributions from Alona Cochon.
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