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17 and Making Waves: Teo Wen Ming’s Journey to the Top

At just 17 years old, Teo Wen Ming from Negeri Sembilan is making waves in Malaysia’s swimming scene—not with flashy headlines, but through steady growth, grit, and ambition. With nine years of swimming under his belt, Teo recently took on…

Against the Current and Life’s Storms: Hazmi Isa’s Unbreakable Swim at Kapas Marang 2025

For five years, Hazmi Isa had his eyes on the Kapas Marang Swimathon. He wasn’t avoiding it—he was just waiting for the right time. And in 2025, that time finally came. “I have been aiming to compete in Kapas Marang…

Desaru Coast Multi Sport Festival Delivers Heat, Hills, and Heart as Radbone and Choo Conquer IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast

It was a battle of sheer will and endurance under the tropical sun as Jed Radbone and Ling Er Choo rose above a world-class age-group athlete field to claim victory at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast, the marquee race…

A New Chapter Begins: Viper Challenge Heads South to Johor Under MUSE Group Sdn Bhd

Viper Challenge—Southeast Asia’s biggest obstacle course event in terms of participation —is making its much-anticipated landing in Johor for the first time, with more than just another stop on the map. With a new vision, new management, and a new…

All Heart, All In: Wendy’s Road to Trail Titans Ulu Yam 2025

There’s a certain magic to the mountains—a rhythm in the dirt, a lesson in every climb, and a fierce kind of joy that only trail runners truly understand. For Wendy Lim, it was love at first stride. The moment she…

Power Your Progress at Coway Run 2025 this Merdeka

Coway, the Best Life Solution Company, is proud to announce the return of its annual running event, Coway Run, now in its 9th edition. Coway Run 2025 will take place at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil on 31 August 2025, coinciding…

Izquierdo, Pessey Shine Bright at 2025 Kailas Penang Skyrace

Spanish teenager Marcos Villamuera Izquierdo stole the show at the 2025 Kailas Penang Skyrace, clinching a remarkable double by winning both the 30km Pro Sky and 10km Short Sky races, as 1,200 runners gathered in the Penang state capital last…

KLSCM 2025 Sells Out in Record Time

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is sold out! Public registration for the 17th edition of the marathon opened this morning at 10.00am and KLSCM 2025 reached its capacity in record time, selling out in under four hours. Registration…

Bintulu Marathon 2025 Set for Record Turnout as Top Runners Head to Borneo’s Heartland

The third edition of the Bintulu Marathon is set to blaze through Borneo’s heartland on Aug 3 with organisers targeting a record-breaking turnout. With RM100,000 in prize money up for grabs, Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) expects to exceed last year’s…

KLSCM Inks Partnership Renewal with Standard Chartered

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is set to return to the Kuala Lumpur city centre for its 17th edition on 4 and 5 October 2025. Runners taking part in this year’s races can expect exciting changes and developments….