Seven-year-old Lennosuke Suzuki dominated the boys 6-8 division with the fastest time of 17 minutes and 50.03 seconds. He was trailed by eight-year-old Ichiro Borja, who finished in 18:42.75. Kadokura Akira reached the finish line in 19 minutes and 57.86 seconds to win third place.
Meanwhile, Conatsu Kaga topped three other participants to win the girls 6-8 category in 22:17.85. Ellie Epley (25:06.12) wasn’t far behind, taking second place followed by Coume Kaga (25:14.51).
In the boys 9-12 division, Logan Mister — son of local triathlete Tyce Mister — completed a slightly longer course in 30 minutes and 22.9 seconds to beat second-ranked Cole Chambers (33:32.01) and third place winner Steven Goodwin (37:51.99).
Gabrielle Race (31:41.61) stormed past Victoria (40:10.95) and Paige (41:39.63) Edwards van Muijen to dominate the girls 9-12 division.
Erico Castro, the sole competitor in the boys 13-15 category, ended the final leg in under 19 minutes for a total time of 42:33.15.
Those in the 6-8 age group had a smaller course. They biked towards the flag circle at AMP before starting the run leg towards the bell tower. Those in the 9-12 division rode towards the Army Reserve and back. Castro biked towards the Charley Dock entrance before returning to AMP.
Tagakids organizers would like to thank Taga Inc., Gatorade (Pacific Trading Company), Shop 670, Team PDI, Northern Marianas Athletics, Pacific Islands Club, KKMP, Marianas Visitors Authority, Delta, SkiMar Ent., and Team PDI.
