Athletics / Running news in Malaysia
5 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Jing Xuan breaks record, wins SUKIPT gold
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.
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Rejecting 'sweet promises' of RM1,200 annual allowance proves worthwhile
Izzatul Musfirah Ahmad Kamal Azira, 18, won three gold medals at SUKMA Selangor 2026 after choosing to stay with her coach instead of taking a RM1,200 annual allowance from another team. Her coach recalls her early doubts and credits her discipline and dedication for her success, including a national U-20 record in the 100m.
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Izzatul Musfirah aims for big dreams
Malaysian sprinter Izzatul Musfirah Ahmad Kamal Azira, 18, targets breaking the national 100m and 200m records within two years, with the 2028 Olympics as a key goal.
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Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day
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.
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Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich
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.