LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu: Tim Reed of Australia displayed his trademark tenacity as he topped the male pros category while Caroline Steffen of Switzerland seized her sixth female pros crown with ease in the Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines powered by Philam Vitality that started and ended at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa here.

Reed built a six-minute lead in the bike leg then battled cramps during the run phase en route to finishing the 1.9-kilometer swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run in four hours, one minute and 22 seconds. The Australian was elated to reclaim the title he lost last year.