Island athletes shine at Belize City’s Annual Triathlon

Island athletes Kian Trejo, Kent “Bob” Gabourel, and Jesus “Levi” Contreras made their mark at this year’s Belize City Triathlon, which took place on December 1st. Trejo earned second place in the Elite Male division, while Gabourel secured fourth. Contreras and his team also achieved first place in the Male Relay category.
This multi-sport event includes swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. Belize City’s Councilor Kaya Cattouse organizes it in collaboration with the Belize National Triathlon Association, the Belize National Sports Council, and the Belize Coast Guard. The event, held at Memorial Park in the city, featured five categories: Junior Male, Elite Male, Junior Relay, Mixed Relay, and Male Relay.
The organizers reported that the competition demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship, athletic discipline, and courage. After all the challenges were completed, the winners were announced. Athletes from the island performed notably well, with Trejo taking second place in the Elite Male category. He mentioned that he gave his all in the competition. “My intention in the swim section was to stay at the top, maintain the momentum on the biking part, and save energy for the run,” he said. “The focus was to give it my best, and I fought for my prize.” He expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him, stating that he will continue to improve in the sport. Gabourel, a veteran cyclist who has represented the country in various international competitions, was also thankful for the opportunity to participate in this year’s triathlon and compete among some of the best athletes.
Contreras, on the other hand, thanked his team for selecting him for the squad. He dedicated his first-place win to them and to everyone who believed in him and his passion for sports.
The list of the top winners in each category is as follows:
𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 – 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦
1st Place: Daylan Cruz
2nd Place: Kasion Vernon
𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦
1st Place: Francisco Lima
2nd Place: Kian Trejo
3rd Place: Mauro Cucul
4th Place: Kent Gabourel
5th Place: Kenroy Gladden
𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬
1st Place: Jamir Clother, Devyn Major, and Tamia Bennett
2nd Place: Anna Mendoza, Jaheim Lewis, and Kerwin Guild
3rd Place: Christopher Encalada, Kelsi Castillo, and Jalen O’Brien
4th Place: Daylan Cruz, Kaelie Burgess, and Daniel Cruz
5th Place: Andre Enriquez, Ahmaad Cherrington, and Davae McCauley
𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬
1st Place: Leon Guild, Tyrin Tasher, and Mirtha Welch
𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬
1st Place: Juan Carlos Dussan, Leon Leslie, and Jesus Contreras
2nd Place: Mauro Cucul, Byron Pope, and Albert Davis
3rd Place: Kiluvert Cal, Giovanni Lovell, and Ariel Avila
4th Place: Eric Trapp, Jyven Gonzalez, and Derrick Chavarria
5th Place: Kian Trejo, Steven Jorgensen, and Fred Usher Jr.
Cattouse, a cyclist herself, congratulated the top winners and encouraged everyone to stay tuned for more exciting sporting events in 2025.