Arikchely, Dazeree win ultra marathon
Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: The top five finishers in the men's open 50km categories with N8 Nutrition representative Henry Kudther Gungkat (in white). Kota Kinabalu: Local runners Arikchely Ariyl Arikah and Dazeree Joan Joannes emerged champions in the Sulaman Ultra Marathon 2025 held in Tuaran last Sunday. Arikchely, who hails from Kiulu, captured the men's 50km open title with his time of 4 hours, 11 minutes and six seconds, while Dazeree from Tamparuli crossed the finishing line in five hours, 37 minutes and took the women's title.
Advertisement Second to fifth places went to Awang Amirul Yazid Awang Azmi (04:46:26), Mohd Yusof (04:47:59), Mohd Taufiq Rasdi (04:48:26) and Kasman Dali (04:59:50) in the men's category, and Jessica Suip (05:53:43), Melvi Ehen (06:22:20), Elvina Jimin (06:31:14) and Adeline Mustal (06:35:01) for the women. In the veteran 50km event, the men's title went to Osman Bujang (04:46:25) and in second place was Ong Choon Keat (05:26:22) with Ronnie Francis (05:31:03) in third. The women's title was won by Margretta Walther (05:52:58) followed by Maria Joycelyn Tugna (06:22:24) and Lusia Jail (07:06:56). In the 25km race, Rozzain Abby (01:56:22) took the men's open title ahead of Nursahirul Kadir (02:01:27) and Ahirunnashrah Ahmad (02:06:34), while the women's title went to Sofia Raidin (02:39:59) followed by Casandra Severinus (02:48:53) and Fredda Evanna Jemie (03:01:06). Davey Liew (01:56:28) was the winner in the men's veteran category. Second place went to Jasuel Lukim (02:00:59) with Dainis Odong (02:11:20) in third, while the top three winners in the women's category were Iene Goh (02:16:46), Moinis Vitalis (03:23:49) and Louise Chan Fui Sen (03:30:44). More than 500 runners including some from outside the state took part in the annual event organised by MHZ Technology Corporation and the race director was Halna Mohd Jain. It was fully supported by Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Ultra Running Association as well as receiving sponsorship from local and international brands including N8 Nutrition, Quaser, JK Bal Sport Sdn. Bhd, Eden Multisport Shop, 100 Plus and Ice Mountain. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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