Averion, Villanueva shine in Vermosa Aquathlon

Josh Angelo Averion and Andrea Villanueva emerged as top finishers in the inaugural 500-meter swim/5-km run Vermosa Aquathlon held Sunday, at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.

Just 27 minutes and six seconds was all that promising national triathlon pool athlete and San Beda College varsity swimmer Averion, 17, needed to finish the lung-busting standard distance, and also gain the title of champion in the 15-17 age group. Hot on Averion’s heels was Richard Anson Navo at 27:23. Another member of the national triathlon pool, Liam Tangan, 18, crossed the finish line in 27:47 for the third fastest time, and 1st place in the 18-24 age group.