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TriFactor Singapore 2026 Marks 17th Anniversary with Landmark Shift to Sustainability and Record Participation

The 17th edition of the TriFactor Run & RunSwim returned to East Coast Park this weekend, marking a historic milestone in the event’s journey. Beyond the grit and sweat of nearly 1,500 athletes, the 2026 race set a new standard…

Wilde Rules the Lion City: Hayden Wilde Dominates Singapore T100 with Record-Breaking Win

New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde proved he is the undisputed king of the Lion City, delivering a masterclass performance to win the Singapore T100 Triathlon on April 25. In a display of pure dominance, Wilde secured his second consecutive victory in…

SINGAPORE T100 TRIATHLON SHOWDOWN: WILDE LEADS HIGH CALIBRE MEN’S START LIST

Reigning Singapore T100 champion and PTO World #1 Hayden Wilde leads a high calibre start list for the men’s professional race at the Singapore T100 Triathlon weekend on 25-26 April, 2026.  The Kiwi star, who also won the 2025 T100…

Oshima and Lin Emerge Champions at 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup Putrajaya

Japan’s Takuto Oshima and China’s Lin Xinyu claimed the men’s and women’s elite titles respectively at the 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup (ATC) Putrajaya, the season-opener of this year’s 16-event continental series, held at the Kompleks Sukan Air Putrajaya on Saturday….

PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION’S SINGAPORE T100 TO FEATURE NEW RACE CATEGORIES FOR REGION’S TRIATHLETES

Singapore on the 6th April 2025 for the Singapore T100 age group race at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (photo: Bartlomiej Zborowski/T100)  The T100 returns on 25–26 April for its fourth edition and will see Olympic and Sprint Distance triathlons added…

‘Heavy Legs, Zero Hesitation’: Harith Aiman Adha’s Battle Plan for SEA Games Aquathlon Challenge

Emerging national talent Harith Aiman Adha, who recently rose to prominence through Open Water Swimming (OWS), is making a high-stakes strategic pivot to Aquathlon for the upcoming SEA Games. The two-stage race is viewed by the young athlete not just…

SEA Games-bound Cindy Builds Towards Debut with Women’s Sprint Win at Aquathlon Kuala Langat

Rising national triathlete Cindy Sui produced an encouraging performance ahead of her SEA Games debut in Thailand next week, claiming the women’s sprint title at the Aquathlon Kuala Langat 2025 at Lover’s Bridge, Tanjung Sepat today. Cindy, 27, clocked 34:33…

Malaysia’s Javelin Star Ng Jing Xuan Sets 50m Breakthrough Goal at SEA Games

Malaysian javelin thrower Ng Jing Xuan is approaching the SEA Games with a strategic shift, recognising that her biggest challenge is the psychological barrier of the 50m mark. To contend for a medal, the athlete is focussed on clearing this…

National Record Holder Zaidatul Targets Double Glory in SEA Games Sprint

Malaysian 100m National Record Holder Zaidatul Husniah Binti Zulkifli is not relying on raw power alone for her SEA Games Gold quest. She revealed a specific, technical focus on mastering the crucial middle phase of the race, believing this control,…

Decathlon’s “Ten-Event War”: Wilson Quaik’s PB-to-PB Pursuit of the 7,030-Point National Record at SEA Games 2025

For Decathlete Wilson Quaik Zhen Han, the SEA Games in Bangkok is a two-day strategic battle where consistency is the ultimate weapon. Wilson, whose current best stands at 6,690 points, is focused on securing Personal Bests (PBs) across all events…