Powerman Malaysia
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Melody Tan
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November 13, 2008
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The slight drizzle at 5.00am went away and cleared up the
skies to a beautiful morning on race day but with high humidity and heat of
around 33 degrees Celsius. Once again Powerman Malaysia lived up to its name as
the hottest Powerman in the International Powerman Association series.
The 2-lap run and 2-lap cycle course gave spectators at the
Majlis Perbandaran Manjung Stadium a good view of who the leaders were
throughout the race. Powerman Malaysia 2008 saw a clear leader in South
Africa's Jason Spong who led the entire way followed by Anthony Le Duey from
France and Swiss Andy Sutz. The Asian leader was Shahrom Abdullah, Malaysia's
top duathlete, followed by Neil Catiil and August Benedicto from the
Philippines.
It was a clear victory for Jason who finished 4 minutes
ahead of Le Duey.
Men
1. Jason Spong
South Africa 2:43:13
2. Anthony Le Duey France 2:47:42
3. Andy Sutz
Switzerland 2:55:48
4.
Sebastian Retzlaff Germany 2:57:29
5. Erich Felbabel France 2:58:43
6. Shahrom Abdullah
Malaysia 3:00:34
7.
Elmar Schuberth Austria 3:02:56
8. Aksel Nielsen Denmark 3:03:24
9. Crispine Omondi Onyango
Kenya 3:03:44
10. Kristof Van Houdt Belgium 3:05:45
The Women's race saw Rebecca Preston from Australia take
home the top placing followed
by Victoria Beck of New Zealand and Monica Torres from the
Philippines. The Malaysian representative, Mariana Mohamad, a full time athlete
and mother of two gave a good race to finish fourth.
Women
1. Rebecca
Preston Australia 3:09:41
2. Victoria Beck New Zealand 3:15:52
3. Monica Torres
Philippines 3:26:43
4.
Mariana Mohammad Malaysia 3:28:47
5. Sarah Roy Australia 3:37:29
It was another record breaking turnout with 650 athletes.
The event was title sponsored by MALAKOFF Corporation Berhad and cosponsored by
PowerBar and Orient Star.
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