The mother of all local triathlons in Malaysia is the Ironman Langkawi, which started in 2000. Fewer than 200 Malaysians have met the qualifying time of 17 hours that entitles them to a certificate of excellence and the right to be called Ironman. Qualifiers go on to participate in the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
One man who has qualified a few times is senior citizen, 71-year-old Yee Sze Mun. He is only 5’2”, weighs a feathery 47kg and is probably the oldest contestant from South-East Asia.
Read his story:
Improving with age by REVATHI MURUGAPPAN of Malaysia's local newspaper, theStar.
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