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New Paper
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
2XU Compression Run participant who died was Indonesian working in Singapore
The 23-year-man who died at the 2XU Compression Run on April 27 has been identified as Leonard Darmawan, an Indonesian who was working as a process engineer with Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island. When contacted on April 30, Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore Suryo Pratomo told The Straits Times that the Indonesian Embassy is deeply saddened by the death. He also confirmed that Leonard's body was repatriated to Jakarta on April 29, adding that embassy representatives have met with the deceased's family and the police. The run had flagged off at around 4.15am at the F1 Pit Building on April 27 and is said to have drawn over 20,000 participants for its 5km, 10km and 21.1km categories. Mr Suryo said: "At around 6.19am, after covering a distance of 19km, Leonard suddenly lay on the ground. At that time, he was still conscious and was still talking to other runners. However, his condition worsened and he was given CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by a passer-by." Resuscitation efforts continued when paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived later and Leonard was taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8.01am. Mr Suryo added that at 9.20am, the police concluded that there were no visible injuries and declared no foul play. "Based on the death certificate issued by the Health Sciences Authority, Leonard died due to cardiorespiratory failure, pending further investigations," he said. Hours after the event, event organisers put up a social media post and wrote: "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our participants at this morning's 2XU Compression Run. Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. As the matter is under police investigation, we are unable to share further details at this point." According to his LinkedIn profile, Leonard had studied at Nanyang Technological University from 2020 to 2024 and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Since October 2024, he had been working at the Singapore Refining Company, which operates a refinery that processes crude oil. It took out an obituary for him in ST on April 29. The incident comes after a runner at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon died after finishing the race in December 2024, the third death in the history of the event which was first held in 2002. In 2014, 45-year-old Martynn Koh Tong Yong collapsed during the 2XU Compression Run marathon. He later died in hospital.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified as Indonesian who was working in Singapore
The 2XU Compression Run had flagged off at around 4.15am at the F1 Pit Building on Sunday and is said to have drawn over 20,000 participants for its 5km, 10km, and 21.1km categories. PHOTO: 2XURUN/INSTAGRAM Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified as Indonesian who was working in Singapore SINGAPORE – The 23-year-man who died at the 2XU Compression Run on April 27 has been identified as Leonard Darmawan, an Indonesian who was working as a process engineer with Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island. On April 30, Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore Suryo Pratomo told The Straits Times that the Indonesian Embassy is deeply saddened by the death. He also confirmed that Leonard's body was repatriated to Jakarta on April 29, adding that embassy representatives have met with the deceased's family and the police. The run had flagged off at around 4.15am at the F1 Pit Building on Sunday and is said to have drawn over 20,000 participants for its 5km, 10km and 21.1km categories. Mr Suryo said: 'At around 6.19am, after covering a distance of 19km, Leonard suddenly lay on the ground. At that time, he was still conscious and was still talking to other runners. 'However, his condition worsened and he was given CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by a passer-by.' Resuscitation efforts continued when paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived later and Leonard was taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8.01am. Mr Suryo added that at 9.20am, the police concluded that there were no visible injuries and declared no foul play. 'Based on the death certificate issued by the Health Sciences Authority, Leonard died due to cardiorespiratory failure, pending further investigations,' he said. Hours after the event, event organisers put up a social media post and wrote: 'We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our participants at this morning's 2XU Compression Run. 'Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. As the matter is under police investigation, we are unable to share further details at this point.' According to his LinkedIn profile, Leonard had studied at Nanyang Technological University from 2020 to 2024 and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Since October 2024, he had been working at the Singapore Refining Company, which operates a refinery that processes crude oil. It took out an obituary for him in ST on April 29. The incident comes after a runner at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon died after finishing the race in December 2024, the third death in the history of the event which was first held in 2002. In 2014, 45-year-old Martynn Koh Tong Yong collapsed during the 2XU Compression Run marathon. He later died in hospital. David Lee is senior sports correspondent at The Straits Times focusing on aquatics, badminton, basketball, cue sports, football and table tennis. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
