‘Batman’ keeps an eye on marathon runners

Ben Swee, 38, in his Batman costume hoisting his nine month old daughter Mia Swee after he finishes his 84km run in Straits Quay. With him is his wife Lee Yee Hua, 34 (right red t-shirt). //CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR//(24th Aug 2014)

WHILE Batman keeps a vigilant eye on the citizens of Gotham, Singaporean Ben Swee watches over runners in the 84km Starlight Ultra Marathon circling Penang island.

Garbed in a Batsuit complete with cowl and cape, the 38-year-old fitness trainer stayed behind the group to render moral support.