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Muhaizar Mohd and Yuan YuFang wins Malaysian category at Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017

Close to 36,000 runners converged on Dataran Merdeka to take part in the 9th edition of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon today. The Full Marathon Malaysian Men’s category saw a close battle between defending champion Muhaizar Mohamad and Leo Tan…

Naza TTDI partners Under Armour for weekly Armour@The Park in KL

Naza TTDI together with Under Armour launched its socially driven initiative, Armour@ThePark at the Naza Tower, Platinum Park. In echoing the governments’ call for a fitter and more active Malaysia, Naza TTDI and Under Armour have teamed up to hold workout…

Cape to Cape and Port to Port MTB acquired by IRONMAN

IRONMAN announced today the acquisition of two iconic mountain bike (MTB) stage events from Zubini Marketing & Management Pty Ltd. – the Cape to Cape MTB, in Western Australia and the Port to Port MTB, in Newcastle, Australia. These two…

Obstacle Course Sprint and Freestyle now included in Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) decision-making bodies have given their approval for the inclusion of a new discipline based on obstacle course competitions. The federation also hopes to organise a World Cup series in 2018 and 2019 and World Championships…

Spartan Community Workout with Rebel Boot Camp and MovePlay

Date: Every Saturday from 20th May – 1st July 2017 with MovePlay Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM Venue: Jalan Bangkung Park, Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. What to bring: Waterbottle, a small towel. Register here. (Limited to 40 pax per session) Date: Every Sunday from 21st…

Newbie triathlete conquers Open Water fear at Xterra Malaysia

Enjoying swimming, mountain biking and trail running individually, I never would have imagined that I’d do them concurrently, what more at an international off-road triathlon race – Xterra Malaysia. An opportunity arose two months prior to the Xterra Malaysia: Asia Pacific…

Grit Nation Subang launches CrossFit GN – 20.05.2017

Date: 20th May 2017 Time: 9.30am – 2.00pm Venue: Grit Nation (Waze) – 31, Jalan PJS 11/18, Bandar Sunway in Selangor, Malaysia. Register here (Limited spots available) CrossFit Grit Nation will be opening its doors as your one-stop community centre for…

Jonathan Brownlee carries bike after crashing in ITU Yokohama triathlon

Olympic silver medallist Jonathan Brownlee carried his damaged bike into transition at the ITU World Series Yokohama triathlon as he crashed in the cycling leg. Coming out strong from the swim, Brownlee wanted to continue running and finished in 42nd spot,6…

Alistair Brownlee debuts and breaks record at Ironman 70.3 St George

Olympic Triathlon winner Alistair Brownlee (GBR) has now stamped his mark in the IRONMAN 70.3 distance race, with yet another record-breaking win at the IRONMAN 70.3 St. George in Utah, USA last weekend. The Brithis two-time Olympic gold medallist was the…

Ironman 70.3 Busselton swim cancelled by shark sightings

Ironman 70.3 Busselton’s swim was cut short after a shark sighted off the coast of Western Australia last weekend. Australia is known as one of the world’s most shark-infested area. Observers in a helicopter spotted a shark, which led to Surf Life Saving Western Australia…