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The Philippine Sports Commission is holding the “Atleta Ako” aquathlon on Saturday, Mar 22 in celebration of Women’s Month. The event is for female first-timers who’d like to try their hand at a swim-run event.
According to an Inquirer.net report, “Girls aged 7-8 and 9-10 will see action in the 50m swim-800m run and 100m swim-800m run while the 11-12 participants will do 200m swim-1.6k run. Athletes aged 13-14 will compete in 300m swim-2k run while 15-17 will see action in the400m swim-3.2k run.
“For those in the 18-45 and above group, they may compete in either the Standard (500m swim-6k run) or Petite (300m swim-3.2k run) categories. Fun Relay competition will be held at 500m swim and 6k run.”
Competition starts at 7am. Come earlier at 5:30am to pick up your race kits.
