Thailand Dominate SEA Games 2025 Men’s 10,000m as Kieran Tuntivate Completes Golden Treble

Thailand dominate Men's Distance Events on Track as Thai-American star Kieran Tuntivate completes SEA Games hat-trick

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17 December 2025 - Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand’s march toward overall glory at the 33rd SEA Games gathered unstoppable momentum on Tuesday night as Thai-American star Kieran Tuntivate delivered a commanding victory in the men’s 10,000m, completing a flawless distance treble at Bangkok’s iconic Supachalasai Stadium.

On the final day of athletics competition, Tuntivate’s win sealed one of the defining stories of SEA Games 2025—a Games marked by Thailand’s depth, versatility, and dominance across the track.

A Champion’s Finish on the Biggest Stage

Already crowned champion in the 1,500m and 5,000m earlier in the meet, the Thai-American star returned to the track with poise and purpose. Against a stacked field that included Singapore’s proven endurance force Soh Rui Yong, Tuntivate controlled the tempo with maturity well beyond his years.

The race unfolded as a test of patience rather than raw aggression. Lap after lap, Tuntivate sat comfortably among the leaders in the lead pack which included Philippines' Yacine Guermali who eventually took silver (29:43.94) and Indonesia's reigning champion Rikki Marthin Luther Simbolon who bounced back from his marathon disappointment to clock 29:54.64 for the bronze.

Kieran followed the lead pack before asserting himself in the closing stages—stretching clear to claim gold and etch his name into SEA Games history. The triumph completed a rare hat-trick across three demanding distances, underlining his status as Southeast Asia’s premier male distance runner.

More Than Medals: A Statement of Supremacy

While teenage sprint sensation Puripol Boonson captured regional attention with a record-breaking sprint triple crown, Tuntivate’s quieter excellence proved just as decisive for the hosts. His treble showcased Thailand’s growing strength beyond the explosive glamour of the sprints—into the endurance events that demand tactical intelligence, resilience, and consistency.

Together, the duo embodied the breadth of Thailand’s athletics programme: speed at one end, stamina at the other, and medals across the spectrum.

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Thailand’s Relentless Push Toward the Overall Title

Tuntivate’s 10,000m gold was not just an individual milestone; it was a strategic win in Thailand’s relentless charge toward topping the SEA Games medal table. Every stride reinforced the hosts’ dominance, energising the Supachalasai crowd and applying pressure on regional rivals.

For Thailand, this was a night that confirmed momentum had become mastery. 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. #SEAGames2025 #Athleticss