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Soh Rui Yong

Sporting Life

Marathoner’s defiance of human limits is an act of rare, inspirational beauty

Sabastian Sawe's time of 1:59:30 in the London marathon was the first time a runner had run below two hours.
Sabastian Sawe's time of 1:59:30 in the London marathon was the first time a runner had run below two hours.

Payment issues mar first day of registration for BYD Singapore International Marathon

Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.
Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.

Singapore International Marathon to flag off with new title sponsor BYD from Dec 4 to 6

More than 55,000 participants took part in the 2025 Singapore Marathon, which will be known as the BYD Singapore International Marathon in 2026.
More than 55,000 participants took part in the 2025 Singapore Marathon, which will be known as the BYD Singapore International Marathon in 2026.

Athletics fraternity hits back at SNOC sec-gen’s call for sport to ‘come to the party’ at SEA Games

Singapore distance runner Soh Rui Yong noted that resources do not seem to be flowing into athletics, adding "don’t expect to win many gold medals bringing knives to a gun fight".
Singapore distance runner Soh Rui Yong noted that resources do not seem to be flowing into athletics, adding "don’t expect to win many gold medals bringing knives to a gun fight".

SEA Games 2025: Athletes Shanti Pereira and Soh Rui Yong ready to shine in Thailand

Sprint queen Shanti Pereira and national distance runner Soh Rui Yong are among the medal contenders for Singapore in track at the SEA Games.
Sprint queen Shanti Pereira and national distance runner Soh Rui Yong are among the medal contenders for Singapore in track at the SEA Games.

ST Full-time Report: Soh Rui Yong cleared for SEA Games after ‘abnormal’ ECG | S’pore win first medal at Thailand Games

SEA Games 2025: Soh Rui Yong medically cleared to compete in 10,000m

Singaporean long-distance runner Soh Rui Yong finishes the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2025 International Elite Marathon Race on Dec 7, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Singaporean long-distance runner Soh Rui Yong finishes the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2025 International Elite Marathon Race on Dec 7, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Soh Rui Yong completes ‘Double-Up’ challenge at Standard Chartered S’pore Marathon

Singaporean long-distance runner Soh Rui Yong winning the national marathon title at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7.
Singaporean long-distance runner Soh Rui Yong winning the national marathon title at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7.

Stanchart Marathon hit by congestion issues at post-race zone, organisers issue apology

CMG20251206-NeohKL01 梁麒麟/陈明耀/ Standard Chartered Marathon day 1 [[F1 Pit].
CMG20251206-NeohKL01 梁麒麟/陈明耀/ Standard Chartered Marathon day 1 [[F1 Pit].

No SEA Games for Soh Rui Yong? Medal hunt in jeopardy after ‘abnormal’ ECG result

Soh Rui Yong (bib 242) competing in the SEA Games men's 10,000m final at the Morodok Techo National Stadium on May 11, 2023.
Soh Rui Yong (bib 242) competing in the SEA Games men's 10,000m final at the Morodok Techo National Stadium on May 11, 2023.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.