Triathlon Singapore Names 18-Athlete Squad for SEA Games Thailand 2025

Triathlon Singapore Announces 18-Athletes in its final SEA Games squad for Thailand 2025

Bryce Chong is a SEA Games medallist. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG

Singapore is gearing up for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, and Triathlon Singapore has officially unveiled its men’s and women’s squads who will compete from September 9 to 20, 2025. Team Singapore Announces Full Triathlon Squad for SEA Games 2025

The announcement, made on social media, revealed a strong lineup of 18 athletes—nine men and nine women—who will carry the nation’s hopes across triathlon, aquathlon, and multisport disciplines.

Men’s Team:

• Ahmad Arif Ibrahim

• Ben Khoo

• Bryce Chong

• Lim Cheng Yu

• Luke Chua

• Nicholas Rachmadi

• Reyes Loh

• Samir Varma

• Tey Yi Jun

Luke Chua in action at the 2022 SEA Games in Vietnam. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG

Women’s Team:

• Herlene Yu

• Janel Susastra

• Jemma Hadden

• Kathlyn Yeo

• Lim Wan Ting

• Louisa Middleditch

• Ng Xuan Jie

• Rachel Hew

• Regine Goh

Louisa Middleditch in action at this year's Singapore T100. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG

Building on Past SEA Games Success

At the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia (2023), Singapore marked a breakthrough moment in triathlon history.

Bryce Chong won Singapore’s first-ever triathlon medal with a bronze in the men’s aquathlon, clocking 15:40.5 to finish third out of 14 competitors.

Luke Chua narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with 16:01.9.

On the women’s side, Louisa Middleditch captured a bronze in the women’s triathlon, finishing with a strong 1:07:30, while Herlene Yu placed sixth.

These results have set high expectations as the team looks to push for more medals in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla this September.

Ng Xuan Jie will make her SEA Games debut in Thailand this December. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG

What to Know About Multisport Events

Triathlon is part of a broader family of multisport endurance races, each testing athletes in unique ways.

Aquathlon → Combines swimming and running, with distances adjusted based on water temperature.

Duathlon → Features running and cycling, with sprint, standard, middle, and long-distance formats.

Triathlon → The most iconic multisport event, consisting of swimming, cycling, and running. Olympic distances cover 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run, while Ironman triathlons stretch to extreme endurance levels with a 3.9km swim, 180.2km bike, and 42.2km marathon run.

For Singapore, the triathlon and aquathlon have become key medal opportunities in the regional Games.

Road to SEA Games Thailand 2025

With the SEA Games set across multiple Thai provinces—including Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla—the stage is set for an intense competition. Team Singapore will be aiming not only to build on its historic 2023 results but also to establish itself as a consistent force in Southeast Asian triathlon.

Fans can look forward to thrilling races as seasoned athletes like Bryce Chong and Louisa Middleditch return, alongside rising stars ready to make their mark on the international stage. Want to learn more about the 2025 SEA Games? Visit SportPlus.sg's dedicated SEA Games page here. #SEAGames2025 #Thailand2025 #Triathlon