MANILA, Philippines—In celebration of Women’s Month, the Philippine Sports Commission will stage “Atleta Ako” aquathlon on March 22 at Philsports Complex Pasig for females who want to compete in a swim-run event for the first time.
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.
Race kit pick-up will be from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the track oval. Competition starts at 7 a.m. while awarding is at 10 a.m.