Health is wealth, so as the saying goes, and it holds very real and true what with the challenging times we are all facing today. Speaking of health and fitness, Clifford Pusing, a model and triathlete from Olongapo City, is an epitome of taking good care of the body especially being a triathlete of his stature. Let us take a peek at this young athlete’s career and more.
Born Clifford Pusing on August 19, 2003 in Olongapo City, the 5-foot-11 lad is under the tutelage of his father Michael Pusing. He recently won in the Prisaa Regional Meet 2020 winning 3 golds for the Athletic events. His achievements include IronKids champion in Davao City, 2018 Medalist Subic International Triathlon, Medalist in 2018 National Age Group Triathlon.
Clifford was also featured in the ABS-CBN channel 2 sports show Sports U. Some notable achievements also include champion in Batang Gapo Aquathlon, 3rd placer in Junior elite category Aquaman Aquathlon held in Vermosa, CLRAA qualifier in swimming 2019 olongapo City representative held in Zambales, and champion at Fast Switch Enduro Aquathlon held in Fontana.
Clifford’s interest in the sports began in swimming. “At first swimming lang talaga then nung nakapanood kami ni Cliff ng Ironman triathlon sa Subic eh naging inetersado na siya and nagpabili ng bike then after a year pag Sali niya ng 1st Ironkids nagging maganda agad ang podium niya kaya nag seryoso na siya sa triathlon” said Mr. Pusing, Clifford’s dad.
Traithlon is a combination of three sports: swimming, biking, and running.Clifford’s favorite athletes are John Chicano, a Pinoy Triathlete, Michael Phelps and Mo Farah. Clifford is also into modelling and vlog. Clifford’s ambition in life is to become a successful pilot someday.
Email the author at: paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com
Sports World 