The third regional 10km run finished on a high note in Bangkok as top runners from across the region set streets ablaze with fast times
Singapore, 23 September 2024 - The ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2024 ended on a high note as the regional running event returned to Thailand once again to celebrate its third anniversary.
This time around, some 41 ASICS athletes from across Southeast Asia were racing in the ASICS Flagship METASPEEDâ„¢ series - METASPEEDâ„¢ SKY PARIS and METASPEEDâ„¢ EDGE PARIS.
They were joined by over 3,000 general participants for the event at the Suphachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Certified by the Athletics Association of Thailand, this race saw all runners being challenged with a 10-kilometre distance where they could set a new Personal Best (PB) for themselves, and enjoy the thrilling race atmosphere and exciting activities lined up at the race village.
Highlights from the Men's 10KM Invitational Category included Sonny Wagdos from the Philippines winning the gold medal with a time of 31.29 minutes, closely followed by teammate and countryman Richard Salano (31.32 minutes), with Vimal Govendarajoo of Malaysia taking bronze with a Personal Best time of 31.55 minutes.
In the women's 10KM Invitational category, it was a nail-biting sprint finish between both Singapore athletes Goh Chui Ling and debutant Goh Shing Ling. Winner of the first edition of the ASICS MTT Goh Chui Ling claimed her second champion's medal with a time of 38.18 minutes while Goh Shing Ling crossed the finish line closely after in 38.21 minutes. Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Thuy Van secured the bronze position on the podium with a time of 38.27 minutes.
In the open category, the top 3 best male runners were Kebede Aberra Dinke with a time of 31.56 minutes, followed by Dillon Lee and Ebisa Takele respectively. For the women's Bontu Demisse Ware crossed the finish line first with a time of 35.28 minutes, followed by Seble Duog Beriso and Rachel Longstaff.
Gabriel Yap, Regional Senior Marketing Director of ASICS Asia Pte Ltd, said, "Today we have seen the high energy and dedication of all runners from across the region. They came together to express their determination to push their limits while having a great time in this joyful atmosphere.
What this community of runners always offer is fun and unity and how they are allowed to celebrate the power of exercise on the body and mind. I would like to congratulate all runners and thank them for being a part of this year's race."
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