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Jack Ah Beh Brings Us Down Memory Lane of Triathlon Racing

Jack Ah Beh. You may have heard of his name or know him personally. But you cannot not know this cameraman behind most running, cycling and triathlon races in Malaysia. Born in Pahang and having grown up in Klang, the…

Mokhzani Mohammad: When a Squash Player Starts Running

Squash has always been Mokhzani “Mox” Bin Mohammad’s go-to sport since age 13, where he has been active in the local amateur leagues and tournaments. But court closures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic turned the 37-year petroleum economist…

Syamsul Found Podium Positions – And Love – At Samosir Lake Toba Ultra

You would not be able to tell that Mohd Syamsul Bahtiar Bin Abd Gapar was never into sports when he was young. The 37-year old from Tangkak, Johor has found more than his fair share of podium finishes in various…

Challenges Spur Christopher Yip From Running to Triathlon and World Major Marathons

For investment banker Christopher Yip Yew Meng from Petaling Jaya, who turns 33 this year, quitting is never an option. A self-confessed kiasu person, he is always up for challenges. “The reason I started running was due to a challenge.”…

Running Pacer Kartini Misses Her Marathons

Running was not part of Kartini Ahmad Kamal’s life until 2012. However, since then you can spot her as a marathon pacer and on podiums too. The running stars must have been aligned for the 42-year old administrative & accounts…

Fatin Nabila Goes From Running To Completing IRONMAN Triathlon in 1.5 Years

Fatin Nabila Mohamed Sam, who turns 31 later this year is your go-getter who perseveres and dedicates to be her best version in everything from running to triathlon. Popularly known as ‘Nabs’, this high-achiever is very friendly and humble, especially…

Sports Dietician Amber Chew’s Hot Tips for Runners and Triathletes

Are you eating enough? Especially when you love your workouts and training but too often, you might be pushing too hard, then get fatigued by the whole experience. 25-year old budding runner, triathlete and part-time sports dietitian, Amber Chew might…

Granola Brought Shasha and Shake Running Together Forever

Have you heard of the granola love story? During a run training session for Powerman Malaysia back in 2019, Sheikh Ali Imran (Shake) ran beside Salmah Hasan (Shasha) and they both started talking. After the session, Shake ordered a pack…

Challenge Seeker Yen Chia Achieves Many Firsts in Her Sporting Journey

Not too long in 2016 did Chia Shio Yuan popularly known as Yen Chia, dabbled in running to improve her body strength. By 2017, she completed her first duathlon Powerman Malaysia Sprint Category and Olympic distance triathlon at Port Dickson….

Couple Goals: Harum Delima and Knut Haug Share 8 Years of Triathlon Love

Affectionately known as Team Haug, the husband-and-wife pair of Harum Delima Binti Mohd Noor and Knut Morten Bjorlien Haug is popular within the local triathlon fraternity. The couple shares a love for sports in their childhood with Harum playing basketball…