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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)

The runner who died "one of the fitter ones" in BMT

AsiaOne reported that the 22-year-old who died after the Standard Chartered half marathon (21km) race on Sunday had been described as a "man of steel".

Malcolm Sng collapsed at the finish line of Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon at about 8.30am, and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 9.30am.

Daniel Koh and his platoon sergeant, Mr Shoban Ramakrishnam told the same thing about Malcolm Sng.

His time of 1hr 53min 20sec shows that there was some form of training done before the run.

It was noted that it was his second half-marathon event that he participated in. He ran in the Army Half marathon in September this year.

It was felt that Malcolm was reported to be a role model type and bright and has dedications towards sports.

The runner who died described as "man of steel". He is believed to be a well-liked person as well.

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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.