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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)
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MR25 Time Trial 5km Run
Wang Hao - From a long-term sustained injury to winning of Asian Games 20km Gold.
In Guangzhou, last year Nov, during Asian Games, while India’s Harminder Singh and Baljinder Singh came in sixth and seventh, respectively in the men’s 20km walk final, on the opening day of the track and field competition of the Asian Games, China's Wang Hao and Chu Yafei won the gold and silver, with the bronze going to Hyunsub Kim of South Korea at the Aoti Main Stadium.
The Indians were in the leading pack for the first two kilometres of the race but kept falling as the race progressed. Harminder clocked 1hr 26min 33sec while Baljinder had a timing of 1hr 28min 06secs.
During the race, Wang dominated the race to clock 1hr 20 min and 13 sec, which was his season-best. His compatriot Chu Yafei trailed in 1hr 21min 57sec to take the silver, while the bronze went to Kim Hyunsub of Korea in 1hr 22min 47sec.
“My result is not good enough,” said the 21-year-old Wang, “But it’s my season best, so I am satisfied with it.”
“I controlled the rhythm of the race and my teammate Chu cooperated with me very well,” said Wang, “I am happy to win the first track and field gold, and I hope it will be a good start for China.”
Wang said the gold medal was expected. “I trained really hard before the 2010 Asian Games, and there are not many rivals in Asia, so the race was not tough,” he said. “My goal is to have good results at 2012 London Olympic Games.”
Wang was plagued by a long-term tibia injury since last year and only finished second in the 50km Walk at the 2009 National Games. Hence, he was not able to train and do workout to the best.
The Asian Games was also something surprising and special because of the fact that he was able to win a gold medal in a major international race.
“My leg hurts since the year but it did affect my result,” said Wang, fourth in the event at Beijing Olympic Games. “So I am not in my best form now. I will do some adjustment after the Asian Games.”
Earlier on, Korea’s Kim was considered the biggest rival to clinch gold in the 20km walk of Asian Games. In actual fact, Wang said, “Kim’s season-best was 1:19:36, which was the world third-best result this year and it was better than mine. So I did some preparation for it,”
Korea's Kim was a little disappointed about his bronze medal. “It’s not my best time,” he said. “I didn’t walk well.”
As for Wang Hao, it was a bonanza to win the rare gold that he won it in a deserving fashion. It will be good to look forward to qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics and work for a medal, maybe even gold this time.
By Narayanan
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.
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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.
