Ramo endures 12-hour ordeal to clinch historic full IRONMAN victory

MANILA, Philippines – Under a volatile sky that weaponized both scorching sun and intermittent rain, Leyann Ramo re-staked her claim as the undisputed queen of Philippine endurance racing. Defying brutal elements, creeping exhaustion and the daunting unknown of her first-ever full-distance race, Ramo showcased a ferocious resolve to test her limits, capturing the Century Tuna full IRONMAN Philippines crown here late Sunday. It was a showcase in pacing and pure, unadulterated grit. Ramo pro