Spectrum Worldwide Triumphs with Operational Aspects in the Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon
Spectrum Worldwide delivered all operational aspects of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon in a spectacular fashion on Sunday, 6 December. A total of 50,000 runners took to the streets for the eighth Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, with Guest-of-Honour Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr George Yeo flagging off the Full Marathon.
The scope of work for one of Asia’s largest marathons, which took place on Sunday, 6th December, included organising all aspects of the route including aid stations as well as overall site management related services including the Start Point, Finish Point, Athlete Welfare Area, Baggage Storage Facility, Hospitality and Carnival Area. Spectrum Worldwide responsibilities also included planning and overseeing all programming and protocol for the event, as well as recruiting, training and deploying over 4,000 volunteers and staff.
The annual event also saw people populating the streets as they cheered on the runners and enjoyed the various activities staged at the East Coast Park, the F1 Pit Building, as well as the Padang.
Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Sports Council Oon Jin Teik said, “The marathon has developed into something much more than just a running event. Through new initiatives organised by the Singapore Sports Council this year, we have attracted a wider audience who have come along to support their friends and loved ones and have fun at the same time. The extensive line-up of performances and activities has added to this wonderful atmosphere and full credit must be given to the team for organising such a memorable day for everyone. The marathon is an excellent example of how sports events have the potential to contribute to society. It is fantastic to see so many involved in the event today and to witness this community spirit,” he added.
Reigning Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) champion Luke Kibet has won the full marathon category race for the second year running. It was a tight finish but Kenyan runner Kibet prevailed and finished with a winning time of 2:11:24, which was just eight seconds ahead of Chepkwony (2:11:32) and 2 mins 37 seconds short of the 2:13:01 course record he set last year.
Kibet, a former world marathon champion, joins fellow countryman Amos Matui, who won the event in 2005 and 2006, in having clinched two successive wins in the full marathon category, underscoring the Kenyans’ dominance of the race in recent years. “I am thrilled with the outcome of today’s race as I really wanted to win again here. The conditions in Singapore are not the easiest for marathons but I enjoyed the race and I look forward to making it a hat-trick of wins next year,” said Kibet.
Luke Kibet wins this year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon with a time of 2:11:24
(Left to Right) Top three winners of the Full Marathon (Individual) Men’s, Johnstone Chepkwony (2nd), Luke Kibet (1st) and Vincent Krop (3rd).
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Albina Mayorova of Russia crosses the finish line at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, making her the first in the Full Marathon (Individual) Women’s category with a time of 2:32:47.
(Left to Right) The top three winners of the Full Marathon (Individual) Women’s, Lyubov Morgunova(2nd), Albina Mayorova (1st) and Mary Akor Beasley (3rd).