In 2018, he earned a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in the national flag costume category in two hours and 54 minutes at the Blackmores Running Festival in Sydney, Australia. ![]() Mohd Syahidan is also the first Malaysian to complete six world marathon majors under three hours. I thank all the Malaysians in London for supporting me and helping me to record videos during the rainy and cold weather during the marathon," posted Mohd Syahidan, the co-founder of Smart Athletics Club, a Subang Jaya, Selangor-based company that trains runners. I apologise if the video isn't that nice. "I decided to take raw footage using a 360-degree camera to capture the historic moments during the London marathon. He also recorded his run using an omnidirectional camera, which captures videos and photos in 360 degrees. Ready, set, go! Mohd Syahidan posing with his manager, SAC co-founder Jolene Hong before the marathon.He decided to run the marathon in the traditional wear as a way of showcasing the garment and promoting its cultural significance. Mohd Syahidan wore a red baju Melayu, blue kain samping and yellow sports shoes, representing the Jalur Gemilang's colours. The baju Melayu is a traditional Malay outfit with a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, and kain samping, often worn during special occasions. Mohd Syahidan decided to run the marathon in the traditional baju Melayu to showcase the garment and its cultural significance. In his post, he also thanked bulanbintanghq for sponsoring his outfit. Guinness World Record Holder: the Fastest Full Marathon in Traditional Malay Dress (Male)." On his Instagram, he posted: "Mission Accomplished! We achieved the mission (under) three hours. Mohd Syahidan, who goes by the nickname Edan Syah, completed the gruelling 42.2km run in an impressive time of two hours, 49 minutes and 22 seconds. Usain Bolt of Jamaica tears off his number tags from his shorts and throws them to the ground after winning the gold in the 200M final at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.Malaysian marathon runner and coach Mohd Syahidan Alias, 36, made history at the London Marathon on Sunday (April 23), setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest full marathon runner in a baju Melayu. *Revoked in 2017, after one of Bolt’s teammates failed a drug test. Here is the list of his Olympic gold medals: Saturday in the same stadium where he broke world records five years ago. “The next championship should be fun, it’s about seeing who can hold their nerve.”īolt will race at 9:45 p.m. “I’m looking forward to the next race without me,” Bolt said. Toward the end of the conference Tuesday, Bolt was asked if he would change his mind about retiring. In the process, Bolt became the first athlete to win three consecutive gold medals in two events, an accomplishment known as a ‘triple double.’ He also took gold in Rio in both the 200-meter race and the 4×100 relay with the Jamaican team.īolt finished his Olympic career with eight gold medals. He took gold once more while smiling for the camera during the 100-meter race, which he finished in 9.81 seconds. Soon after he took gold in the 200-meter race, and then helped the Jamaican team win gold yet again in the 4×100 relay.īolt returned to the Olympic spotlight for the last time at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. ![]() In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Bolt shattered his own record in the 100-meter race by taking gold for a second time in just 9.63 seconds. The feats made Bolt the first man to set world records in all three races at a single Olympics. ![]() He also helped set the new world and Olympic record for the 4×100 meter race, which the Jamaican team finished in 37.10 seconds. He then went on to set another world and Olympic record at the 2008 games in the 200-meter race, with a time of 19.30 seconds. The Jamaican track star first captivated the world when he broke three world records at the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008.īolt set the new world and Olympic record with a 9.69-second first-place finish the 100-meter race. “I want my kids to see my records when they’re 15 and 20 and I can say ‘you see, I’m still the best.” The six-foot-five sprinter was asked if he expects his records to be broken. In his last conference on Tuesday, Bolt said his legacy would be “unbeatable.” Usain Bolt, 31, will compete in the 100 meter final Saturday, and the 4×100 relay race on August 12.Īfter competing in three Summer Olympics, Bolt will end his career the only way he knows how – by putting on a show. The world’s fastest man alive will sprint for the last time at the World Athletics Championships in London.
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