Becoming a World Marathon Major isn’t just about crossing the finish line; it’s about the people, stories, and determination that elevate a race to the global stage. In this behind-the-scenes feature, we follow the journey of Singaporean and Southeast Asian runners who helped the TCS Sydney Marathon 2024 achieve World Marathon Major status through their passion, perseverance, and sense of community. From training on home soil to racing through Sydney’s iconic landmarks — including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House — witness their personal triumphs, challenges, and the spirit that helped shape one of the world’s most prestigious distance races. From grassroots clubs to elite athletes, discover how Southeast Asia’s running community left its mark on the global marathon map. In Pictures: Record Number of Singaporeans Run the Sydney Marathon in City's Final Bid to Become World Marathon Major https://www.sportplus.sg/post/in-pictures-record-number-of-singaporeans-ran-the-sydney-marathon-in-the-city-s-final-bid-to-become?utm_ Visit our official website https://www.sportplus.sg for more sports, fitness and wellness content, content suitable from high performance to everyday athletes! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel for more content like this: https://bit.ly/3BmtG3T + Follow us on our Platforms + Website: https://www.sportplus.sg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportplussg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportplussg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportplus.sg

Post race interviews with Singapore's runners at the 2024 Sydney Marathon.

It was the biggest ever TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, and a record number of Singaporeans were part of over 24,000 runners who flagged off at Miller Street in North Sydney. The city was in its final year as a candidate race to become an Abbot World Marathon Major, and will soon find out the results before the year's end. With the electrifying atmosphere that engulfed the capital of New South Wales on the morning of 15th September though, it's hard to imagine anything but a positive result.

He's featured at several races like already all over Singapore. This year, Samuel Chua is looking for a fresh set of challenges and he's set his eyes on one — the rolling hills of the TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS. Using his struggles from his first marathon last year as motivation, Samuel Chua hopes to overcome new challenges and achieve his goals at the upcoming Sydney Marathon.