Teen duathlete Qi Yi wins Seremban race in under 60min


Hooray: Yap Qi Yi celebrates after reaching the finish line. — Photo by NX113

PETALING JAYA: Yap Qi Yi is just 17 but is already making waves in the duathlon scene.

The youngster was truly in his element at the National Championship as he did not only win the men’s title but was also the only athlete to break the one-hour mark in the competition at Bandar Sri Sendayan, Seremban on Sunday.

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