Top Spots at the TRI-Factor

Asia leading multisport brand TRI-Factor had attracted more than 3500 triathletes across 2 triathlon weekends in Indonesia, Belitung from 6 to 7 July 2019, Malaysia, Putrajaya from 13 to 14 July 2019) and the Singapore leg on 14 July 2019.

The mega triathlon festival attracted a diverse group of athletes from more than 37 different countries racing across various Duathlon and Triathlon categories.

The inaugural edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Belitung, Indonesia was graced by 2019 Presidential candidate Mr Sandiaga Uno who emerged 3rd position in the TF Standard Category among other athletes in his age category.

The 3^rd edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Putrajaya, Malaysia saw a surge in participation in the newly introduced TRI-Factor Standard distance category in 2019. The all inclusive event included categories for those with special needs for the Mighty Star category.

TRI-Factor's Top Female ranking athlete Ms Nethavani Octaria, Indonesian took the top spot across 2 consecutive weeks in both the TF Enduro (1.5km Swim-80km Bike-20km Run) categoy in Indonesia, Belitung and TF60 (2.25km Swim-42km Bike-15km Run) category in Singapore with a time of 04:31:41 and 03:23:01 respectively. She qualifies to race in the elite wave with the professional athletes in the TRI-Factor World Championship on 22^nd September 2019. Ms Octaria, says, “I am happy with the win today as there are many strong athletes racing and I want to thank TRI-Factor for putting up another well-organised event”.

Closer to home, the 11^th edition of TRI-Factor Triathlon in Singapore was flagged off by top government officials from the Republic of China, Quzhou along with Orange Room executives. The top 3 male and female were awarded direct qualification slots for the World Championship in China. Australian, Mr Michael Cassinides and Vietnamese, Ms Thuyvi Pham emerged overall champion for Singapore TRI-Factor Standard Category with a time of of 02:12:33 and 02:38:07.

Mr. Elvin Ting, Managing Director of Orange Room Pte Ltd., says, “I am proud of the TRI-Factor team in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia who successfully executed 3 major triathlons across 2 weekends. The culmination of this movement will be held in the beautiful city of Quzhou, China for our World Championships - this will certainly be our greatest event yet as our global community comes together to re-imagine limits.”

For further information about the TRI-Factor Asian Championships and T.A.C.A. status, visit www.trifactor.asia 

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