358 Swim

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The 358 Swim (Speedo 3.5.8 Open Water Swim Masters Series) is a 3km, 5km and 8km open water swimming championship held off the Hamilo Coast at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club in Nasugbu, Batangas in the Philippines. The early November race is part of the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association’s bid to promote the fledgling sport among Filipino swimming enthusiasts.

“With open swimming now part of the Olympic calendar, this is one way for Philippine Amateur Swimming Association to develop open swimmers who may be able to vie for medals in future Olympic Games,” explained race organizer and former national swimmer Guy Concepcion.

The 358 Swim is a multi-race competition for swimmers of all ages and abilities held in the beautiful Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas in the Philippines. Accessible from Manila by car (2.5 hours), sea ferry (70 minutes) or helicopter (20 minutes), Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. A breathtaking, coral-rich course, the 3-kilometer, 5-kilometer and 8-kilometer open water swims are held at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club.

It is ranked among the Top 50 Open Water Swims In Asia.

2012 Results

3km: Jessie Khing (men), Sandra Gonzales (women)
5km winners: Wilven Hussin (men) Keisha Fule (women)
8km: winners: Nonoy Basa (men), LC Langit (women)

External links

• First Steps With Speedo 3.5.8 Open Water Swim Masters Series
• 358 Open Water Swimming Race
• Open Water Swimming
• Top 50 Open Water Swims in Asia
• 358 Swim Announced