Melvin Wong Wraps Up 2025 on a High with Victory in Men’s Veteran 21.1KM at KLSCM

Singaporean veteran runner caps off a milestone racing year with a debut win in Kuala Lumpur

Melvin Wong crosses the finish line at Stadium Merdeka. PHOTO: BUKAN RUN CLUB

Singapore’s Melvin Wong ended his 2025 racing season on a triumphant note, clinching the Men’s Veteran 21.1KM title at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM).

Competing in the event for the first time, Wong’s debut was as memorable as it was rewarding.

“Running-wise, I was aiming to push for a 76–78 minute performance, built upon my training fitness,” shared Wong. “My first time in this event also means that I have no prior benchmark on the difficulty level and just go with what I have in my fitness bank.”

PHOTO: MELVIN WONG

Despite coming in without expectations beyond performance, Wong’s disciplined approach paid off with a win.

When he learned of his victory in the veteran category, the Singaporean runner described it as “a pleasant surprise.”

Keen to Challenge Myself

“I was keen to challenge myself on pushing as much as my body allowed on race day and less so with the position in my category,” he explained. “Very happy to get a win eventually and to share it with fellow SG masters and ASICS athletes.”

Melvin Wong stands on the podium after his Veterans 21.1km half-marathon win. PHOTO: MELVIN WONG

For Wong, the victory was more than just a podium finish — it marked a satisfying bookend to a long, demanding racing year. “2025 had been a long year with a lot more races and extended training blocks than a normal year,” he reflected.

“I am so happy that it is my last race for the year and wrapped it up with a win. I opened and closed my year of running with a HM and really proud that I secured personal milestones in both of them — a PB at the start and a win at the end. A great way to end the year on a high.”

Wong’s KLSCM debut not only adds another milestone to his growing list of achievements but also reinforces his consistency and commitment to the sport — proof that experience and endurance continue to define his running journey. #KLSCM2025 #ASICSSG #SoundMindSoundBody