Subic triathlon gets nod

International Triathlon Union (ITU) president Les McDonald has approved anew the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SUBIT) set May 28 at the Subic Bay Freeport as a 2000 ITU international event.

Top winners in this 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run grind garner points in the ITU world rankings that serve as primary basis for the selection of competitors in triathlon's debut in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Speedo, Ginsana food supplement, Negros Navigation and POC Sports for All Commission, SUBIT is also a leg of the Asia Cup Series.

TRAP office at Philsports in Pasig City (tel. nos. 0912-3887203 and 0912-3887204) is now accepting entries. Inquiries can be directed also to Red Dumuk, the race director, at POC-NSA Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (5224896 telefax and 5236280). Registration forms are available at Kaloy's Koffee Korner, BF Homes Commercial Center, Parañaque and at Speedo Concept Stores.