Valencia Fever: Soh Rui Yong’s New Marathon Mark
Our very own marathon hero, 30‑year‑old Soh Rui Yong, just smashed his own time barrier at the Valencia Marathon on December 5th. He finished in a solid 2:22:59—a full minute faster than his 2019 Seoul run of 2:23:44.
Why This Matters
- Singapore’s first athlete to hit the 2:23:42 benchmark needed by Singapore Athletics for the 19th Asian Games.
- The Games will be hosted in Hangzhou, China next year.
- With this time, Soh confidently steps into the roster for the continental showdown.
Go‑GO Praise from the Marathon Master
Soh’s Facebook shout‑out reads:
“I trained hard, then I raced hard. You can do it too!
Love you Valencia! The crazy winds made the race super tough, but the crowd support was amazing and pushed us through.”
And it wasn’t long before the messages of congratulations started pouring in from fans, teammates, and officials alike. His teammates even jabbed about how the wind “could’ve knocked him off his shoes,” but the crowd’s cheer more than made up for it.
Key Takeaway
When a sports icon says “you can do it too!”—and proves it by literally running under his own record—there’s no doubt we’re all ready for the next chapter of Soh’s running saga.
Singapore’s Speedster Sof‑Rui is Gunning for the SEA Games
Rui Yong “Soh” has clocked a qualifying lap that will nd him a spot in next year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which are slated to be held in Vietnam.
From Gold‑Medal Glory to a New Challenge
- 2015 & 2017 SEA Games – Soh scooped gold in the marathon events, making Singapore proud.
- September breakthrough – He became Singapore’s fastest 2.4 km runner with a blistering 6:53‑minute finish.
- The “Sub‑7” dare – Soh boldly invited anyone to beat his time, turning the run into a friendly showdown.
With his fiery passion and quick feet, Soh is set to fight for another medal in Vietnam. Keep an eye on him—he’s not just a runner; he’s a sprinting superstar with a dash of dare‑devil spirit!
