03/09/2026
Meet the member: AL-SHARIIFF VILLANUEVA DIANGCA
From not knowing how to swim to completing multiple Ironman 70.3 races and breaking the Sub6hour barrier. AL-Shariff’s journey is a testament to what commitment, discipline, and determination can achieve.
Hometown: Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
Age: 23
Main Sport: Triathlon
Favorite Distances: 70.3 & 5150
Proudest Finish:
-Da Nang 70.3: 5:53 — his first 70.3!
-LapuLapu Ironman 70.3 — Sub 5:40
💬 Why does he race?
“I race to test my limits and discover what I’m truly capable of. Every event pushes me beyond my comfort zone and teaches me discipline and patience. It’s not always about winning or PRs—it’s about becoming stronger, aiming higher, and proving that I can achieve what once felt impossible.”
From learning how to swim to racing long-course triathlon at a high level, AL-Shariff reminds us that you don’t have to start as an athlete to become one. You just have to start.
Welcome to the team, AL-Shariff!