(UPDATE) PETR Lukosz seeks to turn back the hands of time as he aims for a second full Ironman Philippines victory in three years, leading a diverse mix of international contenders in the Century Tuna IM Philippines set to fire off on June 9 at Subic Bay Boardwalk.

Lukosz defied overwhelming odds, including a stellar field and the intense heat, to win the grueling 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km marathon in 2022. He became the first triathlete to cross an Ironman finish line in Asia post-pandemic, breaching the 10-hour barrier with a remarkable 09:52:34 clocking.