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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…

Scaling Heights and Unveiling New Horizons: The Inaugural Ledang Climbathon and the Rebirth of Gunung Ledang

Taman Negara Gunung Ledang, 20 August 2023 – Against the serene backdrop of Taman Negara Gunung Ledang, an extraordinary tale of human endurance and triumph unfolded during the inaugural Ledang Climbathon. Held in conjunction with the grand opening of Kailas…

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 to finish at iconic National Stadium for the first time

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has announced that race participants of SCSM2023 will begin their run at the F1 Pit Building before finishing on the running track of the iconic National Stadium. This will mark the first time in…

2023 Label Road Race Calendar Published

A record 238 road races have been included in the 2023 World Athletics Label Road Race calendar, which was released on 4 November. This is an increase of almost 20 races from the 2022 schedule and will allow the Athletics…

Eliud Kipchoge improves marathon world record by 30 seconds – 2:01:09

Eliud Kipchoge smashed his own world record to win the BMW Berlin Marathon, at 2:01:09. He improved his timing by 30 seconds at the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race last Sunday (25th Sep). Meanwhile in the women’s race,…

Muhammad Ikbolasen and Tahira Najmunissa Improve PBs ASICS’ META : Time : Trials Bangkok

3 SEPTEMBER 2022, BANGKOK: Muhammad Ikbolasen from Malaysia won first place in the Elite Men’s 10km race in 31 mins 31 secs at the ASICS’ META : Time : Trials held in Thailand. In the Elite Women’s 10km race, Goh…

Tokyo Marathon 2023 Welcomes You On March 5

The Tokyo Marathon is aiming to be back to a full-size field for its 2023 edition with 37,500 runners on March 5. The Japanese capital is set to host the 26.2-mile distance catering to international and local runners residing in Japan….

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022 Returns to Full Event

This year’s event, scheduled for 3 and 4 December, marks the return of road racing and the Marathon 42.195km and Half Marathon 21.1km. Priority registration for SCSM2022 will kickstart on 23 June, with public registration starting on 24 June. Standard…

Adidas Organises The Largest Mass Run To End Plastic Waste With Run For The Oceans Singapore

SINGAPORE, 2 JUNE 2022 – Last Saturday morning on 28 May 2022 at East Coast Park, more than 140 runners gathered as a community to Run for The Oceans (“RFTO”). A global initiative by adidas and Parley For The Oceans…

Fitness First Hong Kong Shuts Down Permanently

Fitness First in Hong Kong that boasted at least 100 workers, including about 60 coaches and over 10,000 members, announced its permanent closure on Tuesday. According to a The Standard, the company sent a letter to all of its staff…