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Jin Kuang and Vivien Reign Supreme at Taiping Half Marathon 2025

The historic town of Taiping played host to a vibrant celebration of endurance and community spirit as thousands of runners gathered at Dataran Warisan for the Taiping Half Marathon 2025 early Sunday morning. Held under the banner “A Historic Run…

Small But Unshaken: Aisyah’s Relentless Pursuit of Strength at Selangor Marathon 2025

When Aisyah steps up to a starting line, she’s often met with sideways glances. Soft-spoken, petite, and standing quietly among the front pack, it’s easy to assume she’s there for the experience rather than performance. But assumptions vanish the moment…

China Dominate Mixed Team; Keeney Claims 1m Springboard Gold at World Aquatics Championships

The diving competition at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 got off to a flying start at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, with China dominating the mixed 3m & 10m team event and Australia’s Maddison Keeney clinching gold in the…

Iffland Makes it Five in a Row With High Diving Gold in Singapore

Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland cemented her dominance in high diving with a fifth straight world title at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, scoring 359.25 points in a weather-delayed final. Iffland was composed from start to finish, leading after each…

Full Stop at Himalaya Sports Tampin Trans Naning Ultra 2025: Ezmeer’s Reckoning Race

In 2022, Muhammad Ezmeer Shafiq Bin Dahlan came to Trans Naning to conquer the course. Instead, the trail conquered him. A slip. An ankle injury. And the DNF that followed left a scar far deeper than any physical pain. “I…

Faisal Shokri Shares Beginner 5KM Tips Ahead of Monopoly Run Malaysia 2025

For anyone feeling unsure about their first 5KM run, long-time recreational runner Faisal Shokri has a message: don’t overthink it. Just start. As Monopoly Run Malaysia 2025 gears up to welcome thousands of participants, Faisal is sharing beginner-friendly advice aimed…

Carlos Gimeno and Rhiannan Iffland Lead the Pack as High Diving Debuts New Format in Singapore

High diving made a spectacular splash at Palawan Green on Thursday, as the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 kicked off the aerial showdown with a brand-new format and sky-high performances. With six dives now replacing the traditional four-dive structure,…

Spain Capture Fourth World Water Polo Title, Send Off Captain Perrone in Golden Fashion

Spain sealed their fourth world title in men’s water polo on Thursday night, overcoming a resilient Hungarian side 15–13 in a thrilling gold medal showdown at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 final also marked…

Spain Makes History with First-Ever Women’s Duet Free Title in Artistic Swimming

Spain danced their way into the record books on Thursday as Iris Tio Casas and Lilou Lluis Valette clinched their nation’s first-ever women’s duet free world title at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025. The Spanish pair scored a…

Inside the Mind of a Champion: Kristjan Chapman’s Unstoppable CULTRA Charge

It started with a phone call. The night before the race, Kristjan Chapman rang his dad to talk strategy. The plan was simple: sit back, save energy, let someone else take the lead early on. But ten minutes into the…