Over 3500 runners participated in the final leg of the Pokka Sports Water TRI-Factor on 04 October. The “TRY NOT HARD” motto for the 2013 campaign inspired everyone to put their best, with local celebrities accompanying the TRI-Factor ambassadors to run the 31.5km route at East Coast Park.

Oakley sponsored three-time Olympian Lee Wung Yew joined in the run and completed alongside Allan Wu, the host of The Amazing Race Asia. A group of runners known as the Yellow Fellows led by actor Randall Tan also finished the event to raise awareness for the battle against cancer.

Alex Ong emerged as men’s champion in the 31.5km Open Category in a remarkable timing of 2 hours 4 minutes and 47 seconds, ahead of second and third position winners Timothy Cosulich and Ewin Teo who finished in 2 hours 9 minutes and 13 seconds, and 2 hours 20 minutes and 21 seconds respectively.

The women's 31.5km Open Category champion Kaifen Ong had a strong finish, with 2 hours 29 minutes and 12 seconds, with Melissa Tsang and Emma Coultas taking second and third place, with timings of 2 hours 36 minutes and 47 seconds, and 2 hours 50 minutes 39 seconds respectively.

Marking Pokka Sports Water’s first ever title sponsorship for a Singapore-based triathlon series, Alain Ong, Group Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director of Pokka Singapore comments, “We are pleased to be part of this meaningful campaign that aims to inspire and help individuals from all walks of life to pursue enriching sporting activities as part of a healthier way of life, and hope that it will go a long way in nurturing even more sporting enthusiasts in Singapore.

Congratulations to all participants! With plenty of smiles and cheers, it was heartening indeed to see such passionate and determined runners giving their best.