AIA HYROX Singapore Draws Massive Crowds at Singapore Expo With Star-Powered Weekend of Competition
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A Record-Breaking Weekend of Fitness as HYROX Thrills Over 10,000 Athletes and Fans
SINGAPORE, 29–30 November — The AIA HYROX Singapore weekend returned to the Singapore Expo in spectacular fashion, attracting more than 10,000 athletes across two adrenaline-charged days.
With the sport’s explosive growth across Asia, this year’s event reaffirmed Singapore’s position as a regional hub for functional fitness competition. Energy surged through the halls as fans and competitors packed the venue, especially with the presence of Korean celebrity athletes Ammoti, Hong Beom Seok, and SHINee’s Minho, whose appearance triggered massive crowd influx and elevated excitement across every wave.
Korean Celebrities Ammoti, Hong Beom Seok & SHINee’s Minho Steal the Spotlight
The participation of Korean celebrities added a festival-like buzz, but the heart of HYROX remained rooted in the grit and goals of everyday athletes. From first-timers to seasoned competitors, thousands showed up ready to test their strength, endurance, and mental resilience across the signature HYROX race stations.
Local Athletes Rise to the Challenge — and Smash Personal Bests
Among the standout performances was the Singaporean doubles pair Lucas Lim and HYROX ambassador Samuel Chua, who delivered a milestone achievement with their first sub-60-minute finish.
Lucas shared the strategy behind their success:
“I have never run a sub-one-hour, so it was nice to do a sub hour today on home ground. The key here was we really held back in the first few stations — we saw everyone was excited to be racing in the same wave as Hong Beom Seok, but we told ourselves we won’t do that. We will run our own race at our own pace, and it worked out.”
For Samuel, the race demanded everything he had:
“I raced yesterday, and today’s goal was a sub one hour. It was really hard — I was pushed to the limit; this fella here pushed me to the limit and I was really trying to hang on. I cramped many, many times but I hung on. The atmosphere is more electric — being my first doubles, it’s very different from the individual events I’ve done before. Much higher time spent in zone 5 for most of the race.”
Their determination embodied the spirit of HYROX — pushing beyond perceived limits while feeding off the crowd’s energy.
A Family Affair: Community, Support & Sportsmanship
Beyond competition, HYROX Singapore also showcased the community culture the sport is known for.
Triathlete coach Arthur Tong, who raced in the Men’s Open on Day 1, returned on Day 2 to cheer on his wife, Elaine Young, in the Women’s Open — all while managing their two children.
Arthur shared why HYROX has become such a meaningful family experience:
“I think it’s really fun. I make it a point for our kids to watch us race. We want them to enjoy sports as well — they can do whatever they want, but it’s the spirit behind these events that we really love.”
He added:
“We’ve been supporting each other for years — we’ve always been there at triathlon and Ironman races. This is nothing new, just a new race format.”
From a spectator’s perspective, HYROX offered something refreshingly different:
“This is fantastic — in triathlon we’ll see Elaine once and then wait a couple of hours before seeing her again. For HYROX, we keep seeing her go past. The stations are in an orderly fashion, so it makes spectatorship very friendly, very easy.”
Singapore Strengthens Its Place in the HYROX Global Circuit
With record participation, celebrity presence, engaged crowds, and countless personal-best breakthroughs, AIA HYROX Singapore once again delivered a world-class race weekend.
The combination of competition, community, and electric atmosphere continues to draw athletes from the region — and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. As HYROX expands globally, Singapore remains a cornerstone event where athletes come to push limits, celebrate progress, and experience the unique culture of hybrid racing. #HYROXSG #HYROXWorld