Flip Corpus
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"Triathlon makes me feel like a kid again.  Growing up, all I did was play outdoors: cops and robbers, 'patintero', 'sipa', and hide and seek.  We would ride our bmx bikes as far as our legs would take us, without our parents knowing of course.  I had a good share of crashes back then, which was unknowingly good bike handling training.  With every stride and push on the pedal I make, I go back to that carefree time."  

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Flip Corpus: 24 years old, Age group Triathlete

Coming from a life with no background or training in multi-sport, finished his first triathlon in November 2001; the Philippine Half-ironman.  He's joined almost every major race in the local triathlon circuit since, yet has a special place for his running interests; the 5k, 10k, and full-marathons bring out a whole new person inside of me; has run 5k in 15:30, 10k in 40 minutes, and his first 42k in 4h:20mins.

Assesses strengths as cycling, running and mental toughness.  Weakness? "Swimming".

His most memorable moments were in two races where he was faced with situations where other people would have given up.  Entering the finish line over one hour after the last female participant in the Balayan Duathlon, after three flat tires and mechanical problems.  And crossing the tape at the UP Los Baños Sprint Triathlon, where an exploded tire in the heat of the transition brought down the expected strong finish.

Since storming on to the scene, he's now easily one of the most noticeable and popular figures in Philippine multi-sport, with his friendly demeanor and unmistakeable fashion flair in and out of a race; the trademark Rudy Project yellow headband, funky eyewear, and unique racewear colors, he also carries a personality that draws people of all backgrounds.

Misses being an event organizer and director.  Loves being outdoors, dancing, movies, and clubbing.  Enjoys a wide range of music; especially house and techno.

Bios and Race History

 

Date of Birth:

09/01/78

Born:

Manila, Philippines

Nationality:

Filipino

Hometown:

Parañaque City

Nickname:

Flip

Years in Triathlon:

2

Sponsors:

Pagcor Sports, Rudy Project, Cannondale USA

Other sports:

Surfing, Mountaineering

Education:

BS Economics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños

Marital status:

Single

Occupation:

Event Producer

Languages:

English, Filipino

Hobbies:

Writing, Amateur Photography, Film and Video Production

Injuries:

None

Proudest Moment:

Finishing my First Triathlon Half-Ironman Philippines 2001, Finisher of the First Ironman-distance race in the Philippines 2002

2003 Season

Jan       NTT (Intl. Distance)            Cebu                                          Finisher

Feb       Pasig River 42K                   Manila                                       Finisher

May       Delmonte 202 Quest         All over southern Luzon      3rd place

Jun       Subic Bay Intl Triathlon     Subic Bay                                 Finisher

Sept     UPLB Sprint Triathlon         UP Los Baños                3rd place, Age-group

Oct       Enduraman                           Subic Bay                                  Finisher

 

2002 Season

Jan       Sprint Triathlon                    Ayala Alabang                        Finisher

Jan       NTT (Intl. Distance)            Iloilo                                          Finisher

Mar       Adidas 10k                           Baguio                                       Finisher

April      Earth day 5k                       Makati                                        Finisher

May      Speedo-TLP                          Mabini, Batangas                    Finisher

May      New Balance 25k                 Makati                                       Finisher

Jun       Duathlon                               Balayan, Batangas                 Finisher

Jun       Subic Bay Intl Triathlon     Subic Bay                                 Finisher

Jul        Milo 42k                                  Manila                                        Finisher

Aug      Duathlon                               Ayala Alabang                         Finisher

Sep      Sprint Triathlon                    UP Los Baños                           Finisher

Oct       Governors Cup Duathlon   Sta Cruz, Laguna          Champion, Age-group

Oct        Adidas King of the Road   Makati                                       Finisher

Nov       Makiling 10k                         UP Los Baños                           Finisher

Nov       San Mig Light Challenge     UP Diliman                     3rd Place, Age-group

Nov       Asian Duathlon                    Subic Bay                                  Finisher

Nov       Ironman Philippines           Matabungkay, Batangas       Finisher

 

2001

Nov       Half-Ironman Philippines     Matabungkay, Batangas    Finisher