Filipino athlete Raymund Torio of Pangasinan made history as the overall men’s champion of the first-ever Titan 77.7 Long Distance Duathlon Malaysia, finishing the brutal 125-kilometer course in 4:28:18.
The endurance test, consisting of a 4km run, 100km bike, and 21km run, drew elite multisport athletes from across Southeast Asia. Torio’s victory underscored the Philippines’ rising dominance in the regional duathlon scene, while Singapore’s Evangeline Tan topped the women’s division with a time of 5:20:24.
The landmark race was staged by GoRacePH, a Filipino multisport innovator, in partnership with Malaysia’s XS Elite Performance, Tourism Malaysia, and the Kuala Langat local government. Titan 77.7, first launched in Clark Freeport, Pampanga, has gained a reputation as Asia’s toughest duathlon.
Bringing a 100% Filipino brand abroad and seeing it succeed is a huge milestone,” said Jumbo Tayag, Race Director of GoRacePH. “Titan 77.7 embodies Filipino heart and grit, and Malaysia’s success shows its global appeal.”
The event also featured the Titan Jr. Sprint for beginners, reflecting GoRacePH’s drive to grow the sport regionally. With its successful debut in Malaysia, Titan 77.7 is set to return stronger, further cementing Filipino excellence in endurance racing.
