Electric Performance Meets Endurance: Alden Richards and BYD’s Celebrity Team Power Through to a Top Eight Finish in Davao
BYD Cars Philippines took its “Drive Electric. Love Pinas” mission to the finish line at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao. Featuring stars like Alden Richards and Nico Bolzico, the BYD celebrity relay team secured a Top 8 finish, proving that sustainable mobility handles the pressure of elite performance. Beyond the race, the event showcased how ACMobility’s growing charging network effortlessly supports long-distance road trips. It is a powerful reminder that going electric doesn’t mean compromising on adventure or endurance.
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BYD Cars Philippines Powers Through at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao with a Strong Top 8 Finish
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — BYD Cars Philippines successfully capped its participation in the IronMan 70.3 Davao, with both its celebrity and corporate triathlon teams delivering impressive Top 8 finishes in one of the country’s premier endurance events.
Out of over 900 participants, the BYD Celebrity Relay Triathlon team featuring Wil Dasovich (Swim), Alden Richards (Bike), and Nico Bolzico (Run), secured a Top 8 finish out of 32 teams in the Male Relay Category, showcasing endurance, teamwork, and consistency throughout the race. This performance capped off an impressive week for the team, as Wil arrived in Davao via the ‘Drive Electric. Love Pinas.’ route, a cross-country journey powered by BYD and ACMobility in partnership with the Department of Tourism to promote electrification throughout the Philippines.
While the BYD Triathlon Team, composed of two-time Olympic Swimmer, Jasmine Alkhaldi, endurance athlete and the first Filipina to conquer the Worldman Championships, Jennifer Uy, and seasoned international triathlete, Jens Jacobsen, also turned in a strong performance, finishing Top 8 out of 34 teams in their division.
The partnership with IRONMAN 70.3 Davao highlights BYD’s commitment to endurance, performance, and innovation, demonstrating how sustainable mobility can meet the highest standards while supporting athletes’ journeys.
“We are extremely proud of both teams who powered through the event; their performance reflects the discipline and resilience we value at ACMobility. We chose to partner with Ironman 70.3 Davao specifically because it serves as a powerful extension of our ‘Drive Electric. Love Pinas’ initiative. By supporting an event that demands such high endurance and extensive travel, we are able to showcase how our advanced technology and growing charging ecosystem empower every Filipino’s journey – whether they are an athlete pushing their limits or a traveler exploring our country from North to South.” says Dino Obias, Chief Marketing Officer, ACMobility.
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