700 triathletes put their bodies on the line by running, swimming and cycling to push the limits of human endurance at the third edition of Southeast Asia’s most renowned global triathlon, Challenge Iskandar Puteri 2018!

Representing Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan and Hungary among others, the triathletes of varying ages converged on Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri from the 15^th to 16^th of September 2018 to participate in a series of continuous and sequential endurance races. 

With more than 1,300 supporters cheering on the triathletes, the pinnacle of Challenge Iskandar Puteri 2018 – the Main Race, saw the triathletes swimming for 1.9KM swim, pedalling for 90 KM and running for 21 KM while the Kids Race was equally competitive, divided into various distances based on age levels (6 to 15 years old).

The main race ceremonies (flag off and prize giving) were graced by Mr. Abdul Malik Ismail, Johor Tourism Director; in the presence of YBhg. Dato’ Roslan Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer, Development, UEM Sunrise and Tuan Haji Adib Azahari bin Daud, Mayor, Iskandar Puteri City Council.

The winners of the top two categories are as follows:-

Professional (Men)

1. Matt Burton (AUS) 3:42:46

2. Kieran Roche (SWE) 3:53:29

3. Luke Mckenzie (AUS) 3:56:06

Professional (Women)

1. Beth Mckenzie (AUS) 4:15:03

2. Anna Eberhardt (SG) 4:18:32

Compared to previous years, UEM Sunrise saw more participation for the Relay Team Category as follows:-

Swimming

Helmi Firdaus Omar

Muhamad Askalani Sulaiman

Cycling

Syed Nizzal Syed Noh

Azri Saparudin

Ahmad Faizal Hashim

Shahaizar Walat

Isamuddin Abdullah

Hamirul Hafizi Bin Mohd Noh

Running

Mohamad Izam Shah Zainal Abidin

Mohd Shazreen Shuhaimi

Muhammad Afiq Izzan Mohd Roslan

Muhammad Afiq Izzat Mohd Roslan

Sharifuddin Ishak

Tariq Alif Bin Tumian

Challenge Iskandar Puteri 2018 was organised by Carbon Sports Sdn. Bhd. with UEM Sunrise as the title sponsor. The event is part of UEM Sunrise’s long term efforts together with its strategic partners to incorporate sports and healthy living into the blueprint of Iskandar Puteri.