Rob Woestenborghs (BEL) took the lead from the beginning followed closely by Andy Sutz (SUI)

After two rainy days, race morning started bright and sunny with the temperature rising to a high of 34 degree Celsius in the hottest Powerman race of the year. This year Rob Woestenborghs (BEL) took the lead from the beginning followed closely by both Andy Sutz (SUI) and Joerie Vansteelant (BEL). It is the first time Rob has won Powerman Malaysia with a time of 2:40:15 with a lead of just under one minute over Andy and a little over three minutes over Joerie.

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In the Women's Elite race, defending champion Radka Vodickova (CZE) had newcomer Airi Sawada (JPN) following closely on both the cycle and run.

Radka managed to triumph with a winning time of 3:03:44 making this her 3rd consecutive Powerman Malaysia victory, followed by Airi over one minute later then Michelle Parsons (UK) in third place with a time of 3:08:36.

Congratulations to all the 980 athletes who took part! We hope to see you again next year!

Text: Melody Tan, Race Director