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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Dramatic finish in the 3000m Steeplechase Final Event (A Division Boys)
In the 3000m steeplechase event, after running side by side with Yeo Si Heng for the early 1400metres, Eugene bolstered his speed to go upfront and increase the pace to keep away from the contenders. Benjamin Amaldas tried every possible means to get closer to Eugene Rodrigo and was tired out at the last portion of the race where, after the last water jump, Si Heng was gearing up to give his final finishing kick.
As he was about to run up on the last steeple, Benjamin Amaldas and another VJC runner also were going over. A clash took place where Benjamin Amaldas accidentally hit Si Heng right leg with the former's left leg. Just before this, Si Heng who was at first 10metres away at the last water jump closed up the gap and came close to overtake Amaldas. Si Heng lost his earlier momentum. Both stumbled and Benjamin Amaldas outsprinted Si Heng for the last 50 metres sprint. Si Heng felt that even though he won third, he felt that the incident happened accidentally.
In the race, Eugene Rodrigo came in first in the 3000m Steeplechase event.
An Interview With Yeo Si Heng
In the race, Eugene Rodrigo came in first in the 3000m Steeplechase event.
An Interview With Yeo Si Heng
What made you take the lead from the start?
The daring pace so started leading. Going for sub-10min 20sec for time than gold.
Did you panic during the race?
No, I was focusing on own race
During the run, when did Rodrigo overtake you?
At the 1.4km mark, Rodrigo increased pace. I was hoping to catch up on him at the last portion of the race.
What happened at the last 70 metres?
From the water jump, I was at least 10 metres from the second runner, Amaldas of RI. I felt hyped up to overtake the Amaldas. When my right leg came up, his left leg accidentally hit me on my right leg which caused me to stumble out of the track, while he was also stumbling also
How do you feel about this?
I think that it was unavoidable and I able to accept the third placing because it was accidental, where actually I have asked the official to look into the matter. From U-Tube, I saw that Amaldas did kick my right foot but in the tape, it was found that the action was done accidentally. However, I still feel that I may have got the second placing if I had overtaken him from there. My momentum during the run was much faster than the pace that he was running.
Overall, how did you feel?
The weather was hot but then I was able to do a very good personal best time for this event. In fact, I was aiming for a 10min 20sec rather than a gold medal. I was going for a realistic big goal.
What is your future plan in long-distance running?
I would like to continue running and do sub- 10min in the near future and even do a much better time in the future.
Parents feel
My parents felt that the time 10min 22sec was very good.
1st VJC Eugene Rodrigo 10min 10sec
2nd RJC Benjamin Amaldas 10min 22sec
3rd HCI Yeo Si Heng 10min 23sec
4th RJC Wilbert Ho 10min 29sec
5th ACJC Zorndrix Dass 10min 39sec
6th HCI Teng Jian Hong 10min 53.01sec
7th CJC Jared Hui 10min 53.03sec
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
