Team Singapore Athletes Break Records and Win Big Abroad Over National Day Weekend 2025
- John Yeong
- Aug 13
- 3 min read
Vanessa Lee, Shaun Goh, and Singapore’s Indoor Skydiving Team Deliver Historic National Day Triumphs in Queensland and Sydney
SINGAPORE, 13 August 2025 – Singapore’s 60th National Day weekend was marked by extraordinary sporting triumphs as Team Singapore athletes achieved historic milestones on international soil.
From breaking decades-old national running records in Queensland to dominating the Australian Open Indoor Skydiving Championships in Sydney, our athletes delivered the perfect birthday gift to the nation.
Vanessa Lee & Shaun Goh Rewrite 10,000m National Records in Queensland
On 9 August 2025, PUMA athletes Vanessa Lee and Shaun Goh lit up the track at the Queensland 10,000m Championships, shattering national records in both the women’s and men’s events.
Lee stormed home in 36:15.67, breaking Yvonne Danson’s 30-year-old national record of 36:27.39 set in 1995. This was her fourth national record of 2025 and sixth overall, cementing her dominance across both track and road distances. She now holds six national records: 1 Mile, 3,000m Steeplechase, 5,000m, 5km Road, 10,000m, and 10km Road.
“I’m thrilled to have achieved my goal of breaking the national record,” said Lee. “To do it on National Day alongside Shaun’s record-breaking run made it unforgettable.”
Goh clocked 31:02.40, rewriting the men’s 10,000m record previously held by Soh Rui Yong (31:10.70) from the 2023 SEA Games. It was his second national record of the year and came just weeks after narrowly missing the men’s 2.4km record. Goh now holds national records in the 5km Road, 10km Road, and 10,000m events.
“It feels amazing to break a national record on any day, but doing it on National Day made it more meaningful,” said Goh. “It’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
The Queensland Championships provided a fiercely competitive stage, and both athletes’ performances signal strong momentum as they eye upcoming international meets.
Singapore Skydivers Sweep Medals in Sydney
Meanwhile in Sydney, Team Singapore’s indoor skydiving squad delivered a dazzling performance at the Australian Open Indoor Skydiving Championships (8–10 August), securing ten medals and showcasing their dominance on the global stage.
Leading the charge was Red Bull athlete Kyra Poh, who returned from a year-long injury layoff to claim four golds, two silvers, and one bronze, earning podium finishes in every category she entered. She was the most-decorated athlete at the competition.
Teammates Kai Minejima-Lee and Yi Xuan Choo also excelled, with the trio sweeping the podium in the Solo Speed event and clinching team gold in the 4-Way Dynamic and 2-Way Vertical Formation Skydiving (VFS) Open.
Medal Highlights:
Solo Speed: Gold – Kyra Poh, Silver – Yi Xuan Choo, Bronze – Kai Minejima-Lee
Freestyle Open: Gold – Kai Minejima-Lee, Silver – Kyra Poh
4-Way Dynamic: Gold – Team SKORE (Singapore + Korea)
2-Way VFS & Dynamic 2-Way: Gold – Team Firefly (Kyra Poh & Yi Xuan Choo)
“This feels like the perfect National Day gift for Singapore,” said Poh. “Winning with my teammates on our country’s birthday weekend makes it extra special.”
At just 16, Kai Minejima-Lee added to his World Cup Freestyle Champion status with a Freestyle gold, Solo Speed bronze, and another gold in 4-Way Dynamic. “We push each other to greater heights,” said Kai.
The results underscore Singapore’s depth in indoor skydiving talent and set the stage for more podium finishes at upcoming world championships.
A National Day to Remember
From the track lanes of Queensland to the wind tunnels of Sydney, Singapore’s athletes showed the world what it means to compete with passion, resilience, and pride. Their record-breaking feats and medal hauls not only highlight personal milestones but also inspire the next generation of Singaporean sports stars.
With momentum building across disciplines, National Day 2025 will be remembered not only for its celebrations at home but also for the historic victories won abroad.
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