Pinoy learns to swim for his first triathlon

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'Apart from the gear, my biggest investment for this triathlon is time. I have devoted a lot of time in improving my swimming skills' Joey Gicoso Source: Joey Gicoso

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Joey Gicoso has been working on improving his swimming skills in preparation for his first ever triathlon.

Highlights

Friends helped Joey Gicoso improve his swimming skills
He asked the assistance at support from Surf Lifesaving Club in Port Melbourne when he swam in the beach for the very first time
He is a confident cyclist and runner

From playing basketball, he became interested in cycling when COVID-19 restrictions were in place in 2020.

"The first time I swam in the ocean and couldn't touch the sand (ground) I freaked out," says Joey Gicoso, first time triathlete.

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