John Chicano
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| Full name | John Leerams Chicano | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Rambo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 6, 1991 Subic, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Melvyn Fausto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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John Leerams Chicano (born October 6, 1991[1]), popularly known as Rambo in the triathlon community,[2] is a professional Filipino triathlete.[3] He won a gold medal at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games men's triathlon at Subic Bay Boardwalk in Zambales.[4] [5]
Career
[edit]Prior to becoming a triathlete, Chicano was a cyclist competing in junior competitions. In 2007, he had to work in a bicycle shop so he could earn a living to support his child. The owner of the shop was Coach Melvin Fausto, a coach for the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP).[6] Fausto saw potential in Chicano and trained him to become a bicycle mechanic 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
[edit]Chicano was born on October 6, 1991, in Olongapo City, Zambales. He is a father of two children.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Athlete Profile: Chicano, John Leerams". 2019 SEA Games Result System. Archived from the original on 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Engracia, Artemio T. Jr. (December 2019). "John Chicano: From janitor to SEA Games gold medalist". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: John Chicano". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
- ^ Deona, Marga. "Chicano dominates SEA Games 2019 triathlon, bags 1st PH gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "John Leerams Chicano leads Team Go for Gold standouts in Putrajaya duathlon".
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Zambales
- SEA Games gold medalists for the Philippines
- Filipino male swimmers
- Filipino male triathletes
- Filipino sportspeople
- SEA Games silver medalists for the Philippines
- Triathletes at the 2014 Asian Games
- Triathletes at the 2018 Asian Games
- Competitors at the 2015 SEA Games
- Competitors at the 2017 SEA Games
- Competitors at the 2019 SEA Games
- SEA Games medalists in triathlon
- SEA Games competitors for the Philippines
- Asian Games competitors for the Philippines
- Competitors at the 2021 SEA Games
- 21st-century Filipino sportsmen