John Chicano

John Leerams Chicano (born October 6, 1991[1]) popularly known as Rambo in the triathlon community[2] is a professional Filipino triathlete.[3] He wins gold medal at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games men's triathlon at Subic Bay Boardwalk in Zambales.[4] [5]

John Chicano
Personal information
Full nameJohn Leerams Chicano
Nickname(s)Rambo
Born (1991-10-06) October 6, 1991
Subic, Philippines
Sport
CountryPhilippines
Coached byMelvyn Fausto

Career

Prior to becoming a triathlete, Chicano was a cyclist competing in junior competitions. In 2007, he fathered a daughter and had to work in a bicycle shop as a janitor and helper so he could earn a living to support his child. The owner of the bicycle shop was Melvyn Fausto who also works as a coach for the Philippine national triathlon team. Fausto taught Chicano in how to become a bicycle mechanic since he is already a cyclist and later taught him on how to become a triathlete. Prior to training under Fausto, Chicano had no experience in how to swim and had to be taught in swimming for three months. Within a year, Chicano became competitive enough to be able to participate and win races at the Subic International Triathlon. He became a member of the national team in 2009.[2]

Chicano competed at the Southeast Asian Games. He represented the Philippines in the 2017 edition in Kuala Lumpur along with Nikko Huelgas in triathlon. He settled for silver after he helped his compatriot, Huelgas in the cycling leg of the men's triathlon event who eventually won the gold medal. Chicano himself won gold in the 2019 edition hosted at home in the Philippines with the men's triathlon event held in Subic.[2]

Personal life

Chicano is a father and has a daughter.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Athlete Profile: Chicano, John Leerams". 2019 SEA Games Result System. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  2. Jr, Artemio T. Engracia. "John Chicano: From janitor to SEA Games gold medalist". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  3. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: John Chicano". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
  4. Deona, Marga. "Chicano dominates SEA Games 2019 triathlon, bags 1st PH gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  5. Quadra-Balibay, Aurora (2019-12-01). "Triathlete John Chicano wins Philippines' 1st SEA Games GOLD at Subic Bay Freeport". Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
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