Malaysia claimed the third spot while Singapore narrowly missed the podium, finishing fifth
SINGAPORE: In a thrilling display of speed and endurance, Thailand’s four-man cycling team, led by Olympic-bound Thanakhan Chaiyasombat, claimed victory at the OCBC Cycle’s Speedway Southeast Asia Championships on May 11, 2024.
The Thai national cyclist won the gold medal at the 2019 SEA Games in the men’s team road race event and won this year’s Thailand National Championship in the road race and time trial category. The Indonesians secured second place, crossing the finishing line in 18 minutes and 5 seconds, while Malaysia claimed the third spot in 18 minutes and 23 seconds, barely nudging out Vietnam by a margin of 0.28 seconds.For the first time in five years, the Speedway Southeast Asia Championships triumphantly returned to the OCBC Cycle.
Our objective this year was to make it through each round. Having a strategy to try to advance and then let the results on the track speak for themselves,” said Reuben Bekker, 43, team captain of Quantum Racing A, who has successfully defended the club crown, which they have held since 2022.
Among them were 43 less-privileged children from OCBC’s Teach-a-Child-to-Cycle corporate social responsibility program. They were taught fundamental cycling skills and equipped with brand-new bicycles and safety gear. “OCBC Cycle has grown from strength to strength since 2009, showcasing different cycling formats and attracting a diverse range of cyclists.
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