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A robot crosses the finish line in the half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Marathons

Can robots outrun humans? This Chinese half-marathon found out

Some robots wear running shoes, others fall over, but Yizhuang race in Beijing’s E-Town showcases country’s growing robotics industry.

Hong Kong Marathon

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon to be 2-day event. Could Hong Kong follow?

Marathons

American’s ‘craziest experience’ at North Korea marathon, completes record task

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Wellness

How ultra athlete gains weight, and tips on the most healthy ways

Hong Kong-based Mayank Vaid’s way of adding weight is not for everyone. Hong Kong-based dietitians recommend safe ways to pile on the kilos.

Mayank Vaid during his Guinness World Record attempt to run 10 marathons in 10 days. Photo: courtesy of Mayank Vaid
Mayank Vaid during his Guinness World Record attempt to run 10 marathons in 10 days. Photo: courtesy of Mayank Vaid
Climbing and mountaineering

Chik’s latest climbing record takes 9-year-old Hongkonger to top of heap in China

Veronica Chik becomes youngest in China to conquer 50-metre long ‘rock of life’ route.

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Wellness

Hong Kong marathon runner who’s conquered the world now helps others

Hong Kong lawyer and marathon runner Catherine Lau has gone from chasing personal bests to helping others achieve theirs.

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Hong Kong Marathon

Blind runner who once ‘had no purpose’ targets sub-3-hour Hong Kong Marathon

The inspirational story of how Hongkonger Lee Chun-fai rebuilt his life after isolation and depression, thanks to dragon boating and running.

Lee Chun-fai and Lukas Wambua Muteti training on the track around Happy Valley racecourse. Photo: Elson Li
Lee Chun-fai and Lukas Wambua Muteti training on the track around Happy Valley racecourse. Photo: Elson Li
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong Four Trails runner quits rat race, makes spreadsheet for ultra race

Glen Yick, 25, hopes to become youngest ever to complete the 298km Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge – and his document details how.

2025 Asian Winter Games

Qi sets standard as Chinese skiers, snowboarders shine at World Cup and X Games

The veteran Qi admits ‘younger guys are constantly pushing me’, but says ‘I’m always ready for the competition’.

Trail running and hiking

Hongkonger puts Lunar New Year on hold to run one of world’s hardest trail races

Kimmy Leung is back for a fourth time to try to beat the 60-hour clock in the Hong Kong Four Trail Ultra Challenge.

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Trail runner Kimmy Leung will tackle the Four Trails again this Lunar New Year, and her mum is not happy. Photo: Elson Li
2025 Asian Winter Games

Xu Mengtao, Eileen Gu win World Cup titles as Chinese athletes dominate slopes

Sun Jiaxu pulls off shock victory in men’s skiing competition as Olympic champion Xu wins with hardest trick, while Gu wins snowboard gold.

Xu Mengtao celebrates with a Chinese flag after winning the women’s aerials at FIS Freestyle World Cup at Lake Placid, New York on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images
Xu Mengtao celebrates with a Chinese flag after winning the women’s aerials at FIS Freestyle World Cup at Lake Placid, New York on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images
Trail running and hiking

HK100 records smashed in men’s, women’s races with 2 sub-10 hour finishers

On the men’s side, Meng Guangfu defended his 2024 title, while Nepal’s Sunmaya Budha was the No 1 woman.

Trail running and hiking

HK100 ultra-marathon runner hopes her feats after giving birth ‘inspire women’

Veronika Leng won TransLantau 50km the year after having her daughter, and now aims to improve her time in 100km race.

Wellness

I cried when I finished my first marathon. My pacemaker, my dad, smiled

Erika Na catches up with her dad’s long-distance running club mates in Korea. The oldest aged 81, they train and run marathons together.

Sixty-year-old Korean marathoner Kang Ho. Photo: courtesy of Kang Ho
Mainland China

Netflix star hails Hong Kong’s beauty as he battles city’s fittest at Hyrox event

Physical 100 star Hong Beom-seok is taking part in the indoor fitness event at AsiaWorld-Expo.

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Hong Beom-seok competes during the Hyrox Asian Open Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Beom-seok competes during the Hyrox Asian Open Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Edmond So
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong TransLantau by UTMB trail run organisers apologise after complaints

Hundreds of runners in the 50km event went without water, while many slam poor organisation, ‘having to fend for themselves’ during typhoon.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes told to reach ‘whole new level’ for National Games glory

City team claims relay bronze in China national championships, but coach Andrew Wright says next year’s Games will be ‘a different ball game’.

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Water sports

Exclusive | Hong Kong officials double down on surfing ban, refuse to discuss change in law

Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.

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Surfers take advantage of the waves whipped up by Severe Tropical Storm Trami at Big Wave Bay Beach. Photo: Antony Dickson
Surfers take advantage of the waves whipped up by Severe Tropical Storm Trami at Big Wave Bay Beach. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong Marathon

Thousands take on once-in-a-lifetime 10k race along Hong Kong’s newest runway

Before the planes get going, runners got the chance to pick up some speed at the international airport’s new third runway.

Oxfam Trailwalker

Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker: Jeff Campbell keeps perfect record at 100km race

Rain hits city’s biggest fundraiser for first time on 40th anniversary, while monkeys enjoy ‘all-you-can-eat buffet’ of snacks at checkpoints.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Coach urges young stars to chase senior success, targets National Games

Hong Kong win two gold medals and one silver at Asian under-23 event, athletes set for China national championships this weekend.

The triumphant Hong Kong quartet of Robin Elg, Tallulah Wright, Cade Wright and Yip Tak-long celebrate their mixed-relay gold in Saudi Arabia.
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Elg retains Asia U23 triathlon crown, warning for Choi after World Cup

Triathlon relays set for Saudi Arabia on Sunday, two Hongkongers claim podium spots in Saturday’s races.

Robin Elg crossed the line in Saudi Arabia to retain his Asian Under-23 title.
Robin Elg crossed the line in Saudi Arabia to retain his Asian Under-23 title.
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Choi alone in Japan, with Hong Kong triathletes on last legs after ‘brutal’ 2024

Head coach Wright reveals National Games of China will be focus for 2025, says he ‘grilled’ Coggins after athlete suffered calf problem.

Water sports

Hong Kong surfing ban forces Olympics hopeful to join Swiss national team

Hong Kong has no surfing team, no facilities and a government ban on surfing at any public beaches.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Coggins in battle to race again in 2024 after Korea World Cup injury setback

Four Hongkongers set for final World Triathlon Cup leg in Japan next month, but Coggins eyeing China race after injury wrecks Korean venture.

Oscar Coggins retains hopes of competing again in 2024, says coach Andrew Wright, possibly at the China National Championships in three weeks. Photo: Facebook/Oscar Coggins
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