Athletics / Running news in Malaysia

3 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Jing Xuan breaks record, wins SUKIPT gold

   1 hour ago Utusan Arena Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

   Sunway University's Ng Jing Xuan won the javelin gold at SUKIPT 2026, setting a new games record of 46.92m. She now sets her sights on the SEA Games and other international meets.

2. Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day

   16 hours ago Malay Mail Penang Hill

   Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching set a new national record by climbing Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day, marking his second national record achievement.

3. Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich

   5 days ago BBC Sport - Athletics

   European champion Audrey Werro came close to breaking the oldest outdoor world record in athletics, finishing just over four tenths of a second off Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m mark in Zurich. The race saw world records fall in other events.