24-year-old rising triathlete from Baguio, Joshua Ramos, dominates 5150 Triathlon Guimaras

Baguio City, Philippines – Rising triathlete Joshua Ramos of Baguio City emerged as the Elite Champion in the recently held 5150 Triathlon Guimaras, further cementing his family’s legacy in the world of multi-sport competition.

The competition, which was held on March 8, 2026, in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, is an Olympic-distance race featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run, attracting some of the country’s top triathletes.

This year marked one of the most competitive editions, with strong participation from both elite and Filipino amateur athletes.

In the event’s elite division, the 24-year-old athlete completed the Olympic-distance race in two hours and 14 minutes. He sealed his victory with the day’s fastest run split of 38 minutes and 50 seconds, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of runner-up Matthew Hermosa, who clocked 2:16:18 overall with a 39:07 run.

Who is Ramos?

Ramos comes from one of the Philippines’ most prominent triathlon families. His father, Jet Ramos, is a veteran triathlete and Kona World Championship qualifier, while his mother, Lou Ann Hamada-Ramos, is a certified triathlon coach who has guided Philippine teams in international competitions.

Together, the family runs Baguio Triathlon Coaching, a grassroots training program that has helped develop young triathletes in the highland city.

In an interview with Guru Press, Joshua Ramos shared that growing up in a family deeply rooted in sports helped shape him and fueled his appreciation for triathlon.

“It has made me love the sport throughout the years, and it has also shaped me to be the person I am today,” Ramos said.

He added that the race in Guimaras became more challenging than expected due to difficult weather and course conditions. However, he noted that his training in Baguio gave him an advantage on the climbs during the race.

“I knew about the tough bike course with hills and rolling terrain on the run, but the conditions in the morning were quite unexpected, with strong rain and winds making it more challenging halfway through the course,” the Baguio-based athlete shared.

“Although the hills were still challenging, coming from Baguio gave me an advantage because it helped bring out my strength on the climbs,” Ramos explained.