GEORGE TOWN, December 17 – The Penang Bridge International Marathon 2023 unfolded in the early hours, painting the streets of Penang with a blend of athleticism and community spirit. At midnight, a determined crowd embarked on the full marathon, pushing physical limits and building connections within the community. The half marathon and 10km runners followed suit at 3 am and 6:30 am, as elite runners competed for supremacy in this impressive event.
In a historic moment, Kenyan Anderson Saitoti Seroi emerged as the fastest runner, clocking an impressive 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 43 seconds. The Full Marathon (Women) saw a Kenyan trio—Truphena Chepchirchir, Nyaingiri Florence, and Monica Watetu Ndiritu—achieving a clean sweep. Nik Fakaruddin Ismail and Noor Amelia Musa secured the Best Malaysian Full Marathon titles. Excitingly, lucky draws featured participants winning prizes, including Redzman Ridzuan, who drove away with a Perodua Axia.
Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee Chairman Wong Hon Wai praised the participants, urging them to embrace challenges and strive for self-improvement. He shared a personal note, recalling his participation in the previous year’s marathon, highlighting the enduring power of perseverance. The success of the event was celebrated at the prize presentation ceremony at Queensbay Mall, attended by local dignitaries, including Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik and Penang Amateur Athletics Association President Datuk Syed Mohamad Aidid Syed Murtaza.
