THE RACE TO THE FINISH LINE

The swimming competition between respective societies in SPUQC took place during the Sportsfest week on October 26, 2016 at the SPUQC Swimming Pool.

Photos courtesy of Kayle Duran

As early as 8am in the morning, swimmers are already gathered around the pool for their warm ups before their much awaited swimming competition. The competition is divided in different individual and relay events. The individual events are 25 meter butterfly, backstroke, breastroke, and freestyle for both men and women. The relay events are 200 meters freestyle, and medley relay also for both men and women.

The societies that will be participating at the event are the PBEN, HRM, BACOMM, JPIA-IT, and the BMA Society. Faculty professors, Sir Philemon Cruz and Sir Marlon Estalani also participated at the event as they swam 25 meter butterfly.

Photos courtesy of Kayle Duran

Nervous energy can be felt during the event as swimmers are called to the ready benches to start the competition. Aside from the nervous energy in the event, excitement is also evident as cheers from supporters from respective societies are heard at the side of the pool.

Swimmers battle it out on the pool as each of them gave their best effort to finish the race and grab a medal for their society. Some swimmers finished strong, some swimmers struggled to reach the finish line but despite of their tiredness, they were determined and continued to swim until they reached the finish line.

Photos courtesy of Kayle Duran