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By M.Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Jeffrey Ng - 9min 21 sec timing looks like it is going to stay for a very long time.
Ruben Loganathan was second overall for the 3000m race, with a time of 10min 00sec.
The time that Syed Hussein did was 38sec away from Jeffrey's record. In order to break, every kilometre the time should be 3min 6sec, on average.
Jeffrey was a model student in Hwa Chong, he was awarded several awards, both for academic and sports as well. He was targeted to be one of the president's scholar.
Once after a hill workout, I forced Jeffrey to come into my car so that he can be present for the interview for president scholar. Upon a dean's request, I decided to bring him to school for the interview. He told me the time of the interview. Little did I know that he had missed the interview. Purposely, without his running mates' and my knowledge, Jeffrey missed the interview.
As soon I asked him to get into my car, he told me that the interview was over. I did not know what to tell the dean. I was furious with him over this as the dean may get angry with me. Over time, I realised that Jeffrey could have been the president scholar, as nearly all the school athletes liked him and he displayed high moral values.
Jeffrey was excellent in studies and he delivered by getting GCE A Levels with 5 As. He was featured in the Chinese Newspaper and I was proud of his achievement as he was also able to get champion for at least one race of the track races.
He even represented SWIFT CLUB and was champion in the Singapore Open Track and Field for 3000m steeplechase.
Jeffrey always gets colours award for running every year. He had to fight with athletes like Mok Ying Ren and came in as victor in 5000m and National Cross Country Championships race.
The finals for under 17 boys 3000m is in on 19th April 2016.
The 3000m race is an important race as it was here that athletes like Soh Rui Yong and Mok Ying Ren developed.
As such, it is good for one to go and watch the race. From the way the heats were run, I don't have an idea whether the record will be broken. Only time will tell.
For me and Jeffrey Ng, it was worth it to work together to achieve the best in running and most importantly, it is worth it to have sacrificed our time, money and effort. Well done, Jeffrey Ng.
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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.
