Humbling debut for Kristian but Kieran stands tall with treble


Making his nation proud: Thailand’s Kieran Tuntivate celebrating with the flag after winning the men’s 10,000m final.— Reuters

BANGKOK: Malaysian distance runner Kristian Tung arrived at his first SEA Games with high hopes, but the experience ended in disappointment as he failed to reach the podium in either of his events.

The 21-year-old finished sixth in the men’s 10,000m yesterday, clocking 31:30.65 at the Supachalasai Stadium.

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