Revised Article Title: Ian Simbahon and Kay Cundangon Snatch Overall Victory in COI Run 2025
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Step into the buzz of Cebu, Philippines, where the 21-kilometer category race of the Cebu Orthopaedic Institute (COI) Run 2025 unfolded on Saturday, June 15, 2025, at the Cebu Business Park.
Ian Simbahon pocketed the overall champion title for the men's division by completing the 21K in 1 hour, 18 minutes, and 6 seconds, while Kay Cundangon secured the overall win for the women's division with a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes, and 12 seconds[2].
Joseph Emia snatched the second spot for the men’s division with a time of 1:20:21, closely followed by Lexter Gaihe who finished in third with a time of 1:21:15[1]. In the women's division, the runners-up for Cundangon were Diana Balungcas (1:48.45) and Mary Rose Catamco (1:49.16)[1].
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The fiercely competitive 12K category saw the following overall top three finishers:
Men's Division:1. Jhonn Marc Dizon sliced through the course with a time of 42:27.2. Darwin Lucaylucay Jr. kept pace, finishing in 42:46[1].3. Reprinel Banzon didn't fall behind, clocking a time of 47:48[1].
Women's Division:1. Michelle Zamora stormed through the finish line with a time of 50:49[1].2. Nely Bendanillo powered through to a time of 52:56[1].3. Jeanly Mata didn't disappoint with a finish time of 58:44[1].
This electrifying race, organized by the Cebu Orthopaedic Institute alongside Coco Running, acts as a fundraising effort to support their outreach programs and charitable services[3].
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[1] Coco Running: https://cocorunning.com/[2] Cebu Orthopaedic Institute (COI) : https://www.ceburehab.com/[3] COI Run: https://www.ceburehab.com/coi-run/
In the vibrant city of Cebu, Philippines, the Superbalita Cebu newspaper reported a thrilling win by Ian Simbahon and Kay Cundangon at the COI Run 2025, not only in the 21K category but clinching the overall victory in their respective divisions. In a separate article, the Superbalita also highlighted the fierce competition in the 12K category, where Jhonn Marc Dizon topped the men's division, with Michelle Zamora taking the lead in the women's division. Both races were organized by the Cebu Orthopaedic Institute and Coco Running, with a portion of the funds raised supporting their charitable services and outreach programs.
