THE SINGAPORE BIATHLON IS HERE AGAIN

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THE SINGAPORE BIATHLON IS HERE AGAIN
08 Jan 2007 | COMMUNITY

THE SINGAPORE BIATHLON IS HERE AGAIN

STORY // Chen Wei Li
PHOTO // Roy Lim
Think you have what it takes to complete a 1.5-km swim and a 10-km run?

The Singapore Biathlon is back for the seventh time - it will take place on 17 Mar at the East Coast Park.

Jointly organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy, SAFRA and the Singapore Sports Council, the biathlon is the largest and most competitive in Southeast Asia.

Interested?

You can register online or do so personally at any of the five SAFRA clubs now. Closing date for registration is 28 Jan.

For more information on the biathlon and registration, please visit the SAFRA website.


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