Love and grit drive Estonia’s Alamaa to Ironman Malaysia Crown


Wind beneath his wings: Siim-Erik Alamaa posing with his wife Liisi after his success in Langkawi.

LANGKAWI: For Estonia’s Siim-Erik Alamaa, victory at Ironman Malaysia wasn’t just about endurance or speed - it was about love, resilience and the power of shared dreams.

The 33-year-old triathlete crossed the finish line in 9’8:40, claiming his first Ironman Langkawi title in only his second full-distance Ironman race. Germany’s Jan Seewald finished second in 9’20:17, with Australia’s Aiden Cuff third with 9’27:28.

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