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Outdoor
Hong Kong’s Ng felt ‘lost’ after Olympic woe, will take break from triathlon
Fifth place in Hong Kong-hosted Asia Triathlon Cup race masks deeper concerns for Jason Ng, who vows to ‘get back my desire’.
14 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing
7 Oct 2024 - 5:08PM
How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems
1 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM
Outdoor
Hong Kong triathlon star Coggins takes ‘positive step’, more gold for Yee
Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.
27 Sep 2024 - 6:43PM
Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout
Extreme Sports
‘Courageous’ 9-year-old Hongkonger completes stunning climb in mainland China
Veronica Chik returned to sport after self-imposed 3-month lay-off to become youngest Hongkonger to navigate ‘China Climb’.
2 Oct 2024 - 3:34PM
Outdoor
Rejuvenated Hong Kong star Coggins set for ‘Olympic-level’ test in China triathlon
Coach Andrew Wright says city’s triathletes will find it tough in Weihai but is confident they will be competitive at 2028 Los Angeles Games.
25 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM
Outdoor
Hong Kong star wants to tame ‘fears’ and inspire at Ironman World Championship
Ruby Cheng seeking to ‘empower women’ on return to ironman global stage in Nice, 12 months after competition debut.
21 Sep 2024 - 8:37AM
Health & Wellness
Why runners need to be aware of raised heatstroke risk amid global warming
Experts say race organisers need to be prepared to deal with the risk of a condition that can damage runners’ organs and even kill them.
6 Sep 2024 - 4:12AM
A volunteer holds out a cup of water for runners in the Falmouth Road Race in the US state of Massachusetts. Heatstroke among runners is becoming more of a risk as climate change increases the number of hot days. Photo: AP
Outdoor
Paralympics: Jetze Plat claims third consecutive triathlon gold despite delay
The 33-year-old Dutchman finished in a time of 58 minutes, 16 seconds to defend titles from Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
2 Sep 2024 - 4:32PM
Crossfit
Serbian athlete dies in swimming event of CrossFit Games challenge in Texas
Lazar Dukic, 28, went underwater and did not resurface while swimming in Marine Creek Lake in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning.
9 Aug 2024 - 5:57PM
Travel & Leisure
What are ‘mad skills’ and why do they matter on a CV? Experts explain
Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.
9 Aug 2024 - 5:29AM
Extreme Sports
Hong Kong swimmer breaks record for Denmark-Sweden strait – next stop Olympics
Edie Hu becomes ninth and fastest person to swim Oresund Strait, before heading to Paris to cheer on Hong Kong swimmers at the Olympics.
21 Jul 2024 - 11:00AM
Edie Hu swimming the Oresund Strait. Photo: Amy Miao
Outdoor
How Michael Jordan’s US Dream Team gave Hong Kong coach an Olympics to remember
City’s cycling head coach was at the 1992 Olympics as an athlete when he met the basketball legends at the Barcelona Games.
19 Jul 2024 - 5:30PM
Outdoor
US medal prospect Kasper hails Hong Kong’s role in securing her Olympic spot
Triathlete Kirsten Kasper says compatriots and Olympic medallists Gwen Jorgensen and Katie Zaferes changed her view over longevity in sport.
18 Jul 2024 - 6:30PM
Trail Running
Hoka guru wants to curb shoe tech advance, as sub-2 hour marathon chase quickens
Brand’s co-founder Nico Mermoud says line could be named in honour of Hong Kong, after regular testing on city’s trails before 2009 launch.
17 Jul 2024 - 3:59PM
Outdoor
Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee set for twin assault at Paris Olympic Games
Lee will compete on the road and the track, while Vincent Lau has been named as the city’s entrant in the men’s road race.
9 Jul 2024 - 5:37PM
Ceci Lee’s dominant Hong Kong Championship display secured her road race spot in Paris. Photo: Eugene Lee
Outdoor
Triathlon coach eyes cultural shift ahead of Paris Olympics, LA success the goal
Andrew Wright says Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng will not challenge for medals in Paris, with the 2028 Games in America ‘the big one for him’.
8 Jul 2024 - 8:00AM
Outdoor
Hong Kong windsurfers eyeing hikes, oysters and glory in Marseille
While their Olympic teammates are in Paris, Cheng Ching-yin and Ma Kwan-ching will be competing hundreds of miles away on the Mediterranean coast.
7 Jul 2024 - 8:45AM
Outdoor
Paris Games a stage to make women feel ‘empowered’, says record-breaker mum
Ultra-runner Natalie Dau, 52, who recently ran from Thailand to Singapore in a record 12 days, says it is possible now to be a mother and also an elite athlete.
6 Jul 2024 - 12:00PM
Outdoor
Hong Kong bridge half-marathon returns, bosses address food, water, delay issues
Second edition to be held in January, and race chief says improvements have been made since the first race.
5 Jul 2024 - 10:09PM
Runners take part in the 2023 race on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Handout
Outdoor
Hong Kong windsurfer Cheng overcomes pre-race jitters in quest for Paris medal
The 25-year-old suffered from anxiety until a psychologist helped address the issue, leaving him ‘nervous but excited’ about the Games.
5 Jul 2024 - 11:46AM
Outdoor
From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide
Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
Outdoor
Early morning workouts key to better day in office, new study says
Study of 300 employees found yoga, running and cycling reduced exhaustion and boosted engagement.
29 Jun 2024 - 10:43AM
OPINION
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View From The Edge
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26 Sep 2022 - 5:50PM
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