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Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008
Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008,
Dayana Mendoza received the crown from her predecessor, Riyo Mori of Japan, and then prepared to meet a gaggle of reporters. Miss Venezuela, 22, was once kidnapped in her homeland and says the experience taught her to remain poised under pressure.
she was the 5th venezuelan Ms. Universe
NHA TRANG, Vietnam is this year`s host place.very beautiful country
meanwhile for the second time around Ms. USA falls down in the long gown competition.Last year`s Ms. USA Rachel Smith and this year Crystle Stewart,26
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Crystle Stewart, Miss USA, falls down during the evening gowns segment of the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Monday, July 14, 2008.
AP photosMIT-MC Cross-Country Orienteering Competition
WHAT: MIT-MC Cross-Country Orienteering Competition
WHEN: July 13, 2008 Sunday, 8:00am
WHERE: In the periphery of Tagaytay Ridge area. Actual location will
be announced one week before the event to ensure fair play and that
all competitors face the same conditions of unfamiliarity with every
part of the course.
PROFILE: 10 kilometers with 400 meters of total elevation gain,Cross-
country Orienteering competition is basically about physical
endurance. It will take place in a rural area, mostly forested
environment and aims at testing the athlete's ability to make
efficient route choices, to read and interpret the map and plan the
race for endurance during a long and physically demanding activity.
The format emphasises route choices and navigation in rough and
demanding terrain. A special element of the Cross-country is the
presence of long legs, considerably longer than average leg length.
These longer legs may be from 1.5km to 3.5km depending on the terrain
type.
ENTRY FEE: Php250.00 per participant. Includes event t-shirt, post
race meal and race kits. ( Php350.00 for on-site participants)
TEAM COMPOSITION: Minimum of two person and maximum of four person
per team regardless of gender
REGISTRATION PERIOD: June 23 to July 10, 2008
REGISTRATION CENTER:
TREK OUTDOOR SHOP- 784 Pres. Quirino Ave. Malate, 1004 Manila
Tel. # 4001512
CONQUER OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT- 2nd Level Robinsons Pioneer
Tel. # 7470726
CAMP SANDUGO- 5th level Market Market
KHUMBU ADVENTURE- 2nd level Trinoma
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT: Orienteering Compass (at least one per team),
Pen/Pencil, Ruler, Ziplock/Map Case, Wristwatch, Hydration System,
Headlamps, Cellphone, Basic First-aid Kit and Leg and Arm Warmers
(suggested)
PRIZES:
1st place- Php3,000.00 + trophy
2nd place- Php2,000.00 + trophy
3rd place- Php1,000.00 + trophy
Best in Navigation- Php1,000.00 + trophy
Best Rookie- Php1,000.00 + trophy
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS:
Vincent Palisoc- (0917) 2710264 / (0923) 4088541
Race Director;President, MIT-MC
Bobby Relos- (0906) 2761836
Course Setter
Jhonnie Villareal- (0917) 6122826
Secretary