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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)
Charles Mwai Kanyao is the champion of 2011 Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon
Kenya's distance runners came in first, second and third in this year's Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore. The champion for men was Charles Mwai Kanyao who finished with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 32.07 seconds. The second position went to Luke Kipkemoi Chelimo, in 2 hours 14 minutes and 37.35 seconds.
A bystander by the name of Saranniya told Flexifitness that while Charles Mwai was leading, at about 100 to 120 metres to go, Luke made his move to overtake Charles. Subsequently, Charles did not cave in. Luke was overtaken by Charles at the last 70metres to 80metres stretch. Charles mustered up his courage to win not just Luke but former 2003 Standard Chartered Marathon Champion, and 4th position in 2004, by the name of John Kelai. John did 2hours and 15mins. However, John Kelai was way away from Charles and Luke.
Charles Mwai Kanyao told reporters "When I saw the finishing line, I said let me die. Because it's the first time I (have) won in (a) marathon. I used to run but did not win anywhere. It's my luck today."
Charles Mwai Kanyao told reporters "When I saw the finishing line, I said let me die. Because it's the first time I (have) won in (a) marathon. I used to run but did not win anywhere. It's my luck today."
In the race, last year's winner by the name of Kenneth Mburu Mungara, also from Kenya, pulled over to the side of the road after halfway mark of the race as he was not feeling well.
For women, Irene Jerotich Kosgei, (http://rameshon-m.blogspot.com/2010/10/irene-jerotich-kosgei-commonwealth.html) came in first with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes to defend her title. I saw her coming in a relaxed fashion for the race with nobody to contend with. Ethiopia's Roman Gebregessesse was the only one to upstage the Kenyan dominance for top 3, finishing second in 2 hours 37 minutes with Kenya's Magadelene Mukunzi finished third in 2 hours 38 minutes.
The first-placed runners of the men's and women's races Charles and Irene took home US$50,000 each, respectively.
The local champion is Mok Ying Ren, who clocked 2 hours 46 minutes to defend his title. Last year he did 2hr 38sec. His training partner Jason Lawrence was following Mok all the way until the last 400m where Jason was about 10metres in front of Mok. Anne Date did 3hours 6min to finish first with a time of 3 hours 6 minutes.
A record number of 65,000 runners took part in the event over different distances, with 20000 taking part in the full marathon solely.
For women, Irene Jerotich Kosgei, (http://rameshon-m.blogspot.com/2010/10/irene-jerotich-kosgei-commonwealth.html) came in first with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes to defend her title. I saw her coming in a relaxed fashion for the race with nobody to contend with. Ethiopia's Roman Gebregessesse was the only one to upstage the Kenyan dominance for top 3, finishing second in 2 hours 37 minutes with Kenya's Magadelene Mukunzi finished third in 2 hours 38 minutes.
The first-placed runners of the men's and women's races Charles and Irene took home US$50,000 each, respectively.
The local champion is Mok Ying Ren, who clocked 2 hours 46 minutes to defend his title. Last year he did 2hr 38sec. His training partner Jason Lawrence was following Mok all the way until the last 400m where Jason was about 10metres in front of Mok. Anne Date did 3hours 6min to finish first with a time of 3 hours 6 minutes.
A record number of 65,000 runners took part in the event over different distances, with 20000 taking part in the full marathon solely.
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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.
