Thursday, June 26, 2008 National triathlon hits Sogod next week
THE search for the country’s next crop of triathlon stars continues as the Speedo National Age Group Triathlon Series (NAGTS) will hit Cebu next week at the Alegre Beach Resort in Sogod.
The competition, which is organized by Danao City Sports Commission will have a 1-kilometer swim, 30-km bike and 7.5-km run race route.
Apart from the individual race, there will also be the tag events for two and three-member teams.
Interested athletes may contact Danao City Sports Commission head and City Councilor Oscar “Boying” Rodriguez at 0917-328-8880 or Grace Enriquez at 0906-555-9680 to register.
This is the third leg of the yearlong series. The first two legs were held at Davao City and Clark, respectively. The venues of the other legs are Caga–yan de Oro, Los Baños, Laguna and Muntinlupa City.
The NAGTS has been responsible for discovering the athletes who are now in the national pool of athletes.
Ahtletes within the age groups will race for the top 20 spots. Only those in the top 20 will earn points. (MCB)
