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Official Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 App Powered by TCS Launched to Enhance Virtual Race Experiences

An enhanced version of the Standard Chartered Singapore  Marathon™ (SCSM) SCSM+ app, powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is now available, offering participants a seamless and engaging race experience. Among the innovative new features this year is the  ability for…

IRONMAN 70.3 ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

The region’s leading professional triathletes are set to descend on Langkawi, Malaysia for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship on Saturday 7 October 2023. Langkawi, a stunning tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches and lush landscapes, will become the…

Four-way Tussle For Malaysian Marathon Crown at KLSCM 2023

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023 will set the stage for an intense battle between Malaysia’s top distance running athletes to lay claim to the Full Marathon Malaysian category title.  Over 40,000 participants will take to Dataran Merdeka…

CIGNA HEALTHCARE | HYROX SINGAPORE SET FOR THRILLING EVENT AT NATIONAL STADIUM WITH NEW TITLE SPONSOR AND 500 MORE SLOTS

More Singaporeans will get the unique experience of racing at the  iconic Singapore National Stadium after popular fitness racing world series HYROX added 500 more  slots to their Singapore event on Oct 7. Since launching in May, there has been…

CHANGE TO RIDERS’ LIST TO SUIT TEAM STRATEGY

The constant changes to the riders’ list by several teams ahead of Le Tour de Langkawi 2023, slated for September 23-30 has not left organizers perturbed. Chief Operating Officer of LTdL 2023, Emir Abdul Jalal, said that the matter is…

MEN’S PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE FIELD ANNOUNCED FOR VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN NICE, FRANCE

An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe are preparing to descend on Nice, France for the first ever IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon in Europe. On Sunday 10 September, the men’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship…

REIGNING OLYMPIC TRIATHLON CHAMPION KRISTIAN BLUMMENFELT WINS INAUGURAL PTO ASIAN OPEN TO FINALLY CLINCH FIRST PTO TITLE

Fresh off the Olympic Test Event in Paris two days ago, reigning triathlon Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt shook off jet lag and a ninth-place finish to triumph in the Men’s Pro Race at the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Asian…

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM FOR ASHLEIGH GENTLE WHO WINS 2023 PTO ASIAN OPEN WITH COMMANDING PERFORMANCE IN SINGAPORE

After two consecutive runner-up finishes on the 2023  Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Tour, the third time was the charm for Australian  Ashleigh Gentle who blew her competition out of the water and win the inaugural PTO Asian  Open on Saturday…

TOP PTO TRIATHLETES MEET WITH SINGAPORE STUDENTS DURING ENGAGING SCHOOL VISITS AHEAD OF PTO ASIAN OPEN

Leading PTO triathlete Chelsea Sodaro knows the importance of having sporting heroes. She herself drew inspiration from triathlon legend Australian Mirinda Carfrae who, like Sodaro, returned to the sport after giving birth. The 34-year old Sodaro, who is currently PTO…

CULTRA 14KM: CHALLENGING FOR REGULAR TRAIL RUNNERS, SAFE ENOUGH FOR NEWBIES

14km. In running speak, this is a “doable” distance. Not short but not too long either. Achievable for reasonably healthy runners. On the road, average runners would comfortably complete the distance within an hour and a half. On the trail,…