Local runner Ruzaini Mahadi emerged winner in the 11km Men’s Open of the Volt Run: Apex after clocking a time of 39:18.47s at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital yesterday.
Muhammad Amirul Hamdi bin Jamil came second after registering a time of 39:49:61s, while Muhammad Haziq Syazwan bin Hermanti settled for third place with a time of 40:38.22s.
Meanwhile, Siti Nur Amirah binti A.Zaini clinched top place in the 11km Women’s Open after clocking a time of 52:46.93s.
Erin Liam took the runners-up spot with a time of 59:16.88s while Nur Farazida Abdullah completed the podium in third place with a time of 59:28.77s.
Ruzaini told the Bulletin, “I feel grateful after getting first place in the 11km Volt Run race.”
The newly-crowned winner added, “I am very pleased with my performance after recording a time of 39:18s.
Ruzaini, who already competed in numerous races in recent times, also outlined his plans to continue his training in preparation for future competitions.
The Volt Run: Apex which was organised by Mortar Events Sdn Bhd underlined the importance of supporting the local community through health and sports.
Yesterday’s race marked the sixth event of the Volt series of athletic challenges under Mortar Events.
The event attracted over 300 runners split into two distances- 11km and 5km. It was also held in tandem with Bandarku Ceria.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad presented prizes to the winners.
The 11km route took runners along the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque before heading into the roundabout along the vicinity of the Prime Minister’s Office.
There, runners reached a checkpoint before making their way back to Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien where they past through familiar sights such as the Royal Regalia.
