Caption: Samsul Zamri (2nd L) receives the prize for winning the men's 10km individual category from RBAirF Commander Brigadier General (U) Dato Pahlawan Hj Hamzah Hj Sahat (2nd R) and Jackson Ting (L), managing director of D'Sunlit. Picture: Yee Chun Leong
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SAMSUL ZAMRI of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) clocked the best time of 44:28.47 to win the RBAF Alpha Challenge 2018 main event - men’s 10km individual category - earlier today.
Azimin Rajalin finished second with a time of 45:45.31, meanwhile, the country’s seasoned marathoner Sefli Ahar settled for third place crossing the finish line with a time of 46:06.73.
Samsul, 29, was satisfied with his performance throughout the 10km military-style obstacle challenge held at the Royal Brunei Air Force Base in Rimba.
"Alhamdulilah I am very happy with my result and performance, it was a very good challenge as we have a couple of experienced national marathon runners and athletes competing in the category… so again I feel happy to finish in first position," said Samsul in an interview with BruSports News after the event.
"I managed to train well for this race and did a total of 48km of training throughout six days to condition myself for this particular event.
"I also have to control my diet to stay in good shape as well as monitor my daily water intake to stay hydrated and ready. Everything just went well for me," added the RBAF Special Force Regiment personnel.
Over in the 10km individual female event, Lucy Scott finished at the top of the podium after finishing with a time of 48:07.99.
Kathryn Deuerlein bagged second place with a time of 1:05:19.74, while local athlete Fatin Ismail followed closely behind on 1:06:24.39.
A group consisting of Muhammad Shahrul Meyasin, Mardi Hj Matasim, Ak Abdul Rahman Pg Ismail, Mohd Badarudsin Hj Mohd Sofian and Abdul Malik Hidup set the best average time to win the 10km team event.
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Co-organised by D'Sunlit Sdn Bhd, The Alpha Obstacle Challenge and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), the event was held in conjunction with the 57th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces which coincides with the calendar of events for the Brunei December Festival 2018.
