Athletics: Singapore Women’s 4×100m Relay Sets New National Record at SEA Games 2025 While Men’s Team Finishes Fourth
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A thrilling evening of sprinting culminated in Singapore women’s team setting a new national record, even if both relay teams fell short of a podium finish.
16 December 2025, BANGKOK, Thailand — In a thrilling display of sprinting excellence at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2025, the Singapore women’s 4×100m relay team delivered a standout performance by setting a new national record in a fiercely competitive final at the Supachalasai National Stadium last evening.
The quartet of Kerstin Ong, Elizabeth-Ann Tan, Laavinia Jaiganth, and sprint queen Shanti Pereira smashed the previous Singapore record with a time of 44.41 seconds, surpassing their own best of 44.66 seconds set earlier this year.
While the team fell just short of a bronze medal finish, their blistering effort exemplified teamwork, precision baton exchanges, and raw speed — a testament to Singapore’s growing strength in regional athletics.
As the women’s team etched their names into the national record books, the Singapore men’s 4×100m relay team were not to be outdone and also turned in a commendable performance, finishing fourth in a highly competitive field of Southeast Asia’s top sprinters.
Their effort underlined the continued depth and resilience of Singapore’s sprint programme, even as they narrowly missed out on a medal.
A Milestone for Singapore Athletics
Their national record run highlights Singapore’s rising profile in sprint relays, traditionally dominated by regional powerhouses such as Thailand and Indonesia. The achievement not only reflects the athletes’ individual talents but also the effectiveness of Singapore’s relay training and strategy on the international stage.
Shanti Pereira, already a decorated SEA Games athlete with multiple individual golds in the 100m and 200m, anchored the quartet with her trademark speed and competitive fire — helping secure history for the Republic of Singapore.
What This Means Moving Forward
Setting a national record at a major multi-sport event like the SEA Games is a significant milestone that signals Singapore’s potential in sprint relays on larger stages such as the Asian Games and beyond. For the men’s relay team, finishing fourth provides valuable experience and motivation ahead of future competitions.
As Singapore continues its campaign at SEA Games 2025, national athletics fans will be watching closely to see how these relay teams build on their performances and continue to push the boundaries of speed and teamwork. Catch up on the 33rd SEA Games 2025 action through SportPlus.sg's SEA Games coverage and event round-ups via our SEA Games page here or ASEAN Sports site here.