[2] In college, Basanung led Letran to a swimming championship in 1938.
[3] Some time after he competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, Basanung discovered Bana Sailani, a young swimmer from Sulu with potential.
He also coached the University of San Carlos swim team, helping them win a Inter-Collegiate title.
[4] In 1950, he would set the record for fastest time in the 1,500 meters freestyle.
[6] In 1994, Basanung was inducted into Letran's Sports Hall of Fame.