Results Bali International Marathon 2015

Gianyar, Bali (INA), 30 August 2015  "Bali International Marathon"
-AIMS/IAAF certified course
-with participants from 37 countries
-over 1200 took part in full marathon
-Kenya's Mbogo Elijah ended 3 years dominance of teammate Kennedy Kiproo to win the 42km race this year

MEN

Marathon
1. Mbogo Elijah Mwaniki (KEN) 2:17:16

2. Kennedy Kiproo Lilan (KEN) 2:17:19
3. Paul Eyanae (KEN) 2:32:58

Marathon / Indonesian
1. Hamdan Safril Sayuti 2:35:32
2. Asmara Mara Bara 2:36:01
3. Eldak Kafolamau 2:37:15
4. Andrizal Kurniawan 2:38:46
5. Ari Swandana 2:39:21

Half Marathon
1. Felix Kipkorir Kangogo (KEN) 1:07:10
2. Stanley Kipkoech Kirui (KEN) 1:07:12
3. Kibet David (KEN) 1:09:32

Half Marathon / Indonesian
1. Jauhari Johan 1:13:53
2. Saiin Alim 1:14:21
3. Octavianus Quassalmy 1:22:46
4. Tan Roland Rustan 1:32:52
5. Uci Sanuci 1:37:18

10 KM Run
1. Nelson Kiptoo (KEN) 34:20
2. Sigei Barnaba (KEN) 35:42
3. Michael Capper (IND) 36:07

10 KM Run / Indonesian 
1. Fery Junaedi 36:22
2. Bambang Oktovianus 38:07
3. Swita Darmayasa 46:24
4. Alex Santoso 48:08
5. Nur Alyani Moeliono 48:16


WOMEN

Marathon 
1. Elizabeth Chepkanan Rumokol (KEN) 2:38:58
2. Elizabeth Jeruiyot Chemweno (KEN) 2:46:17
3. Viola Jepchirchir Kimeli (KEN) 3:01:19

Marathon / Indonesian
1. Oliva Sadi 3:09:46
2. Supriati Sutono 3:13:59
3. Erni Wulatningsih 3:18:53
4. Juni Ramayani 3:20:57
5. Raquel Pireira 3:26:41

Half Marathon
1. Peninah Jepkoech Kigen (KEN) 1:17:23
2. Rutto Beatrice Jepkorir (KEN) 1:17:28
3. Tarus Gladys Jepkechei (KEN) 1:17:29

Half Marathon / Indonesian
1. Odekta Vina 1:26:37
2. Novita Andriyani 1:30:17
3. Yanita Sari 1:36:50
4. Laura Bee 1:56:03
5. Melanie Putria 1:58:53

10 KM Run
1. Karimi Esther Wambui (KEN) 37:19
2. Triya Ningsih (INA) 39:21
3. Looi Mei Yan (MAS) 48:57

10 KM Run / Indonesian
1. Stefanie Citrajaya 52:00
2. Kelly Tandiono 58:30
3. Jennifer Hermawan 59:50
4. Sisca Ervina 59:57
5. Tyas Kenweningrum 60:34

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Results 7th SAGA, Sabah Games 2015 at Tawau

Tawau, 2-5 June 2015 “7th Sabah Games (SAGA)”
-bi-annual multi-sports event for athletes aged 20 years or younger from the state (or living in the state); SAGA has been the platform for athletes’ selection of the state for the National Games (SUKMA) that would/will be held in the following year; with 26 teams/districts involved; selected results results as follows;

MEN
100m ( 3)/-2.9: Jason Alexter 11.15, 2. Elvin Junior Tanis 11.20, 3. Darren Richard Harry 11.21;
-heats ( 2): H1/+1.2: Stanley Sedry Stephen 11.21, 2h1 Mohd Nurhafly Qusyairi Malimar 11.21;
H2/+1.2: Darren Richard Harry 10.99
H3/+1.3: Jason Alexter 11.01
H4/+1.3: Elvin Junior Tanis 11.07

200m ( 5)/-2.2: Jason Alexter 22.42, 2. Darren Richard Harry 22.56;

-heats ( 4): H1/+0.9: Darren Richard Harry 22.47, ... H3/+1.8: Jason Alexter 22.37, ...H4/+1.4: Shahrimien Saimoh 22.89;

400m ( 5): Riksi Tahir 51.07

800m ( 3): Muhd Eussofrey Hanis 2:01.85

1500m ( 5): Muhd Eussofrey Hanis 4:22.51 / CR, 2. Ahmad Bazlie Amir Hamja 4:23.78 (& 4:23.31 as 1h2 on 4th/6);

110mh ( 4)/-0.4: Benedict Gawok 15.44, 2. Muhammad Jazlan Ims Jenner 15.82, 3. Muhammad Zulhisyam Juraspi 15.99, 4. Noel Russel Juan 16.33, 5. Alex Joeneh 16.59 (& 16.25/-2.3 as 1h1) .... –heats: ... 2h1 Mohamad Haimin Robert 16.26/-2.3;

400mh ( 2): Benedict Ian Gawok 56.92 (& 57.59 as 1h1), 2, Winseslee Dominik 58.10, 3. Alex Joeneh 58.22; ... H3: Mohd Hisyam Hashim 58.21

H J ( 3): Teo Lee Ke 1.98 / GR, 2. Maslan Mosrin 1.95, 3. Gabryel Siew Ming Sheng 1.92, 4. Mohamad Eizlan Dahalan 1.92, 5. Matly Anis 1.88, 6. Maxwell Sumuk 1.88;

L J ( 3): Andre Anuar 6.98/+0.5 (& 6.74/-0.6 at Q on 3rd/6), 2. Bob Adlin Pirid 6.72/+1.2, 3. Alemanado Japil 6.64/+1.3, 4. Japlo Jamli 6.61/+1.1;

T J ( 5): Teo Lee Ke 14.28/+1.5, 2. Matly Anis 14.04/+2.2 (regular best N/A);

S P ( 5): Brynoth Alarick Larry 11.87

D T ( 3): Charles Rino Lawrence 35.16

J T ( 5): Mohd Azizie Masdone 52.99 (& 53.99 at Q on 4th/6), 2. Muhammad Nur Nul Hussin 52.36, 3. Benetello Binidick 50.70, 4. Beckham Buing 50.52, 5. Mohd Alif Mohd Razi 49.39;

4x100m ( 3): Tawau Team (Mohd Syafiqh Mohd, Ibrahim Saldam, Mohd Rifai Burhan, Shahrimien Saimoh) 42.47 / CR, 2. Keningau Team (Bryanson Jefsson Lazur, Elvin Junior Tanis, Stanley Sedry Stephen, Md Rafsyam Jafirin) 42.88;
-heats ( 3): ... 1h3 Tawau Team (????) 42.71;

WOMEN
100m ( 2): –heats: H2/+1.6: Didinadira Charles Fung 12.91
H3/+1.3: Ikma Syafiera Duris Zaidy 12.81

200m ( 4): -heats: H1/+0.7: Didinadira Charles Fung 26.93

800m ( 3): Elfieka Daminon 2:30.08

100mh ( 4)/-0.5: Karmentina Nadia Quadra 15.72

400mh ( 2): Karmentina Nadia Quadra 69.74, 2. Virginie Benjamin 71.14

H J ( 3): Loi Chi Wun 1.50

L J ( 3): Jatifah Gesikin 5.03/-0.5 .... - at Q on 2nd/6: Anastasilla Adelia 5.11/+1.5, Loi Chi Wun 5.04/+1.6, Jatifah Gesikin 5.03/+1.9;

T J ( 5): Jatifah Gesikin 11.31/+1.2, 2. Virginie Benjamin 10.96/+2.8 (regular best N/A), 3. Loi Chi Wun 10.68/+2.0; .... adds. from Q Jessie Rabinus 10.69/+0.7 on 4th/6;

S P ( 5): Nabihah Sahimin 9.51, 2. Dana Jaideh 9.21;

J T ( 5): Evy Liew Yee Jun 32.69

4x100m ( 3): Keningau Team (Virginie Benjamin, Didinadira Charles Fung, Chiew Jing Fei, Ikma Syafiera Duris) 50.96;

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SPARTAN Races Malaysia and Singapore

What is SPARTAN race?

• Obstacle races
• Running, climbing, crawling
• If swimming is involved, lifeguard will be prepared
• Challenge your strength, endurance, and mental
• People of all ages, shapes, and sizes have completed spartan races
• You don't have to run, can complete races with just walking
• Race distances:
• Race the Sprint: 5+ kilometres, 15+ obstacles
• Conquer the Super: 13+ kilometres, 20+ obstacles
• Dominate the Beast: 20+ kilometres, 25+ obstacles
• First time in Malaysia (10 October 2015) and Singapore (15 November 2015)
• What race is available in Malaysia and Singapore?
• Race the sprint (around 5 km with 22 obstacles)

How to register (and how much?)?

• Click here for SPARTAN Malaysia
• Click here for SPARTAN Singapore

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Results Johor Open Athletics Meet 2015

Johor Bahru, 24-25 July 2015 “Johor Open Track and Field Championships”
-state championships;  with guests from Maldives and Singapore (Club Zoom) as noted;
-hand-timing; wind-reading in field events not reported; relay composition not reported; doubtful results in men's DT (short measuring tape);

MEN
100m (25)/0.0: Hassan Said MDV 10.4h (& 10.5h/-0.3 as 1h1; 10.7h/+0.5 as 1s3), 2. Badrul Hisham Abdul Manap 10.7h (& 10.7h/+0.7 as 1h3; 10.6h/+0.8 as 1s2), 3. Nujoom Hassan MDV 11.1h (& 11.1h/+0.8 as 2s2) ...H1/-0.3: ...2h1 Michael Ayomide Koiki SIN 11.1h ...note: finals held at 8.30A.M !!

200m (25)/-3.2: Hassan Said MDV 21.7h, 2. Badrul Hisham Abd Manap 22.2h. 3. Hussain Inas MDV 22.4h;

400m (25): Hussain Ainas MDV 48.4h (& 49.6h as 1h2), 2. Muhammad Azam Mazri 48.7h (& 49.8h as 1h1), 3. Kwong Kar Jun 49.7h (& 50.0h as 2h1);

-heats (24): H3: 1h3 Khairul Hafiz Jantan 50.3h, 2h3 Chuang Jin Yee 50.5h

800m (25): Adhil Rasheed MDV 1:56.8h, 2. Ahmed Hassan MDV 1:57.2h, 3. Hussain Riza MDV 1:58.1h

10,000m (24): Mohd Jironi Riduan 33:56.5

110mh (25)/-3.1: Mohd Naim Abdullah (Prk)15.5h, 2. Muhammad Ammar Zakuan Hassan 15.8h, 3. Mohammad Haimin Robert 16.1h, 4. Mohd Ikhmal Sharif 16.4h;

P V (24): Muhammad Afiq Ahmad Alham 4.40, 2. Muhammad Nur Azim Azmi 3.80, 3. Muhammad Nurulharitulfariz 3.60, 4. Mohd Farid Lazim 3.40, 5. Kamarul Izzuan (Ter) 3.20;

L J (25): Benjamin Wong Yu Ding (Joh) 6.64

T J (24): Nik Fariezal Nik Abdul Hadi 14.74

D T (24)/doubtful distance: Muammad Shahir Mohd Shahrim 42.60, 2. Kamarul Izzuan (Ter) 38.00, 3. Goh Wei Kiang 37.21, 4. Mohd Noor Zamlee 36.22;

J T (24): Mohd Ashraf Abu Mohamad 55.14, 2. Muhammad Nur Nul Hussin 49.41;

1500m (25): Muhammad Amirul Arif Mohd Azri 4:23.38

4x100m (24): SSTMI A Team (?,?,?,?) 41.7h, 2, Maldives Team 42.4h

4x400m (25): Maldives Team (?,?,?,?) 3:17.3h;


WOMEN
100m (25)/+1.0: Afa Ismail MDV 12.5h (& 12.8h/+0.6 as 1s1), 2. Olivia Marsden SIN 13.0h (& 13.0h/+0.1 as 1h3);

200m (25)/-3.4: Afa Ismail MDV 26.4h, 2. Olivia Marsden SIN 26.9h;

400m (25): Aminath Narza MDV 62.8h

800m (25): Sharmila Sivakumar 2:25.2h, 2. Nicole Ann Isabella Liau Yun Mun SIN 2:26.4h, 3. Puspa Letchumy Jaintheran 2:30.2h;

1500m (25): Sharmila Sivakumar 5:21.7h

5000m (24): Prisheila Devi 22:57.2h

100mh (25): Nur Syafiqa Anis Abu Bakar 15.5h (& 15.4h/-1.2 as 1h2)

P V (25): Rachel Isabel Yang Bing Jie SIN 3.70, 2. Puteri Nuradillah Shik Azizir Rahman 3.00;

L J (25): Mahira Hanis Ishak 5.00

T J (25): Mahira Hanis Ishak 11.10

S P (25): Nurul Syafiqah Haimi 9.87, 2. Ng Jia Yuan 9.46

D T (24): Choo Kang Nie 39.17, 2. Nur Atiqah Sufiah Hanizam 32.68, 3. Siti Nor Ainn Patriee 29.66;

J T (25): Fatin Shahiera Che Rahim (Joh) 36.57

10000m W (25): Arifatul Sofia Amirrahimin 1:14:25

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What is Reactive Strength Performance?

The ability to change quickly from eccentric to concentric is one quality that can distinguish between the better and the best athletes. This is called reactive strength. Because eccentric is basically "lengthening" action and concentric is "shortening," reactive strength, therefore, represents the ability to utilize the stretch-shortening cycle or plyometrics.

Dietmar Schmidtbleicher once told me that definition of strength qualities are not invariably consistent, despite "a consensus has been reached" during several conference meetings with his American and European colleagues such as William Kraemer, Steven Fleck, and Keijo Hakkinen. Despite the different terms being used to describe muscle actions, they are intended for the same matter, and fundamentally similar when it comes to actual "practical".

Broadly, reactive strength performance considers two components;

1. Time (duration)
2. Force (effort)

It is crucial to ask how much forces one can produce in a restricted time, in which movements are likely to occur. For examples, top sprinters' contact time is ~0.08s during the maximal speed, and the take-off in long jump event is ~0.15s. The total force one can generate within these short periods can determine the outcome of ensuing actions, including reactivity performance and forward (or upward) displacement.

It also clarifies why the  take-off phase during the long jump is vital for attaining the long jump distance (displacement) due to the time to be spent for generation of a large sum of take-off forces (combined with speed from the run-up).

Logically, a high force generation during a contact phase is concomitant with increased ground contact time, and vice versa. This can be good, or bad, its depend... For example, in long jump, the penultimate (take-off) contact leads to braking action, but in turn, creates a larger impulse that promotes higher forward force propulsion that assist the launch the body forward.

This force generation ability will contribute to maximal sprinting performance as well, but not to the extent of the take-off phase during long jump that appears to be counterproductive for sprinting due to braking action. Braking action as low as 0.02 seconds (e.g. 0.10s to 0.12s during each ground contact, 20%) will largely affect sprinting performance, by reducing sprinting velocity.

Hence, optimal contact time during a specific context (~0.08s for maximal-velocity phase, or ~0.15s long jump take-off) is the key. Keep in mind that a higher force generation combined with optimal contacts can promote a better performance. In short, these context-specific actions are related to reactive strength and explosive strength qualities.

Reactive strength is different from explosive strength

It can be confusing if one wishes to distinguish between the two as both have similar characteristics, and even occurs almost concurrently. Take a look at different definitions and examples.

Definition 1 (point 1: similar)

• Reactive strength - ability to produce a high amount of force in a minimal time.
• Explosive strength - ability to produce a high amount of force in a minimal time.

Definition 2 (point 2: the difference between reactive- vs explosive-strength)

• Reactive strength - ability to effectively utilize the stretch-shortening cycle in a minimal time upon impact on the ground.
• Explosive strength - ability to generate a higher rise in force production in a minimal time, once a movement has started.

Example 1 - different exercise

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  Drop jump exercise (reactive strength)

  Reactive strength - multiple hurdle jumps 
• Explosive strength - box jump (onto a box)

Example 2 - same exercise 

• Reactive strength - landing phase of the drop countermovement jump 
• Explosive strength - extension phase of the drop countermovement jump

Example 3 - during long jump

• Reactive strength - the take-off action, a fast stretch shortening cycle 
• Explosive strength - the rapid flexions and extensions of muscles involved

Regardless of definitions, both strength qualities are crucial and they can be the major part (performance determinants) of any high-speed, repetitive, and powerful movements such as sprinting, change of direction, and quickness.

Reactive strength is also linked to Rate of Force Development (RFD), which has been explained earlier.

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Results MAKSAK Track and Field Championships 2015

Johor Bahru, 24-26 April 2015 “MAKSAK Athletics Championships”

MEN

100m (26): Mohd Izzuddin Yahya 10.63, 2. Eddie Edward Jr 10.81, 3. Mohd Azhar Md Ismail 10.98, 4. Mohd Muslim Mohd Nazri 11.16;

-heats: nwi/ doubtful-timing:
H1: Mohd Izzuddin Yahaya 10.42, Mohd Azhar Md Ismail 10.57, Hafizi Talib 10.85, Mohd Putera Mohd Amin 11.11;
H2: Abdul Rashid Osman 10.45, Muhammad Hakim Faizi Rusli 10.71, Mohd Fahmi Sarkinin 10.87;
H3: Eddie Edward Jr 10.44, Mohd Muslim Mohd Nasri 10.59;

200m (24): Mohd Izzuddin Yahaya 22.00, 2. Rayzam Shah Wan Sofian 22.10, 3. Harmizi Arobi 22.79, 4. Abdul Rashid Osman 22.85 (& 22.72 as 1h3);

400m (26): Yuvaaraj Panerselvam 49.09, 2. Harmizi Arobi 49.28, 3. Jegan Arumugam (Prk) 49.86;

800m (25): Jegan Arumugam (Prk) 1:56.27, 2. Mohd Shafiq Syamsul Bahri (AF) 1:57.22, 3. Parthiban Murugiah (AF) 1:58.24, 4. Adision Tuah (Per) 2:01.42;

1500m (25): Prabudass Krishnan 4:10.54, 2. Jenarthanan Panerselvam 4:14.24, 3. Tanakendiran Sumudam (Penjara) 4:14.82;

5000m (25): Thevan Rajoo 15:31.79, 2. Nik Fakaruddin Ismail 15:45.76, 3. Venugopal Rajendran 16:10.64, 4. Mohd Helmi Azri Suhaimi 16:28.74, 5. Rosnizam Rosli (AF) 16:31.00, 6. Amirudin Nasir (Per) 16:51.68;

10000m (24): Thevan Rajoo 32:45.14, 2. Muhaizar Mohamad (AF) 33:12.40, 3. Nik Fakaruddin Ismail (AF) 33:16.07, 4. Mohd Jironi Riduan 33:35.50, 5. Venugopal Rajendran 35:52.11;

3000st (26): Prabidass Krishnan (AF) 9:59.85, 2. Jayakumar Ramasamy (Sel)10:12.23, 3. Affindi Nudin (AF) 10:18.93;

110mh (26)/+2.3: Rayzam Shah Wan Sofian 13.98w, 2. Zulhelmy Zainon (AF) 15.42w (& 15.43 as 1h1), 3. Zakaria Usup (PDRM) 16.00w;

400mh (24): Mohd Azri Kadir 54.98, 2. Syed Mohd Rizal Syed Alwi (AF) 56.42, 3. Muhamad Idzham Mohd Mahzan (Pah) 57.55;

P V (24): Muhammad Iqbal Hakim Mustfa Kamal 4.20, 2. Yaseer Asuad Abu (Mal) 3.30, 3. Henrile Dusik (PDRM) 3.00, 4. Anslem Sidau 3.00, 5. Frankie Buang (AF) 2.90, 6. Adirenes Admin (PDRM) 2.70;

L J (24): Mohd Muslim Mohd Nazri (AF) 7.27, 2. Camillus David 7.18, 3. Sharizal Enim (Penjara) 6.81;

T J (26): Muhd Sukri Said (AF) 13.80;

S P (24): Hafiz hashim 15.26, 2. Muhamad Malik Tobias 14.34, 3. Goh Wei Kiang 12.62, 4. Mohd Hasrul Nizam Yaakob (Kul) 12.57, 5. Ngu Kit Min 12.42, 6. Linus Nicholas 12.15, 7. Samsudin Ismail (AF) 12.06;

D T (24): Ngu Kit min 40.98, 2. Hafiz Hashim 38.95, 3. Muhamad Malik Tobias 38.36, 4. Mohd Hasrul Nizam Yaakob 35.82, 5. Shahril Firdaus Baseh (AF) 35.09, 6. Goh Wei Kiang (Joh) 34.70;

H T (26): Rizhan Rajmi 43.02, 2. Mohd Nizam Mohd Zuki 38.23, 3. Musmuliandy Mustaffa 37.05, 4. Yazid Yusoff (Joh) 33.53;

J T (26): Bakri Hamid 60.81, 2. Lau Sie Long 53.96, 3. Ruzaini Subki (AF) 52.86, 4. Linus Nicholas 50.90, 5. Suhaimi Hadi 49.53;

10000m W (26): Rajaratnam Muniandy (AF) 52:06.33;

4x100m (25): ATM Team 41.85, 2. Sabah Team 42.14, 3. PDRM Team 42.84;


WOMEN

100m (26): Komalam Shally Selveratnam 11.90 (& 12.01 as 1h1), 2. Siti Fatimah Mmohamad 12.09 (& 12.15 as 1h3);

200m (24): Komalam Shally Selveratnam 25.16, 2. Siti Fatimah Mohamad 25.99;

400m (26): Nurul Faezah Asma Mazlan 56.02

800m (25): Noor Amelia Musa 2:20.55

1500m (24): Noor Amelia Musa 4:46.55

5000m (25): Noor Amelia Musa 18:05.55, 2. Emilia Jamil 21:49.34, 3. Kona Lydia Liau 22:08.01, 4. Norzaemah Mat Hussin (AF) 22:34.25;

10000m (24): Norzalina Mohd Asri (AF) 46:15.47, 2. Kona Lydia Liau (Sab) 46:55.73, 3. Norazilah Othman (AF) 47:37.73, 4. Lasiana Lucas (PDRM) 47:56.91;

3000st (26): Emilia Jamil 13:47.36, 2. Norazilah Osman 13:55.42, 3. Farah Mohd Johari 14:46.81, 4. Angela Kundang 15:03.35;

110mh (26): Vaneysia Ulau Jonada 14.66, 2. Zura Omar 15.35, 3. Siti Rahayu Nasir (AF) 15.97;

400mh (24): Siti Aisyah Mahthir (AF) 69.27, 2. Nik Noor Amalina Bakri (PDRM) 71.01;

H J (24): Siti Rahayu Nasir (AF) 1.51, 2. Ruba Rajanthran (AF) 1.51

L J (25): Nurul Fatimatul Zahrah Awang 5.70;

T J (24): Norena Damnoen 11.73

S P (26): Liong Siau Lai (PDRM) 10.13, 2. Nur Fatin Adibah Suharman 9.63, 3. Nadzirah Che Mat 9.36;

D T (26): Norfatehah Nazeri (AF) 30.74, 2. Liong Siau Lai (PDRM) 28.28;

J T (24): Nadzirah Che Mat (AF) 36.81, 2. Nir Fatin Adibah Suharman (AF) 35.96;

10000m W (26): Norliana Mohd Rusni 58:15.62, 2. Norzalina Mohd Asri (AF) 1:03:56.01, 3. Kamala Devi Kolanthai 1:08:22.76, 4. Vithiaa Nilamani 1:10:35.80;

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Isaac Makwala 43.72s 400m, Abdalellah Haroun 44.27s 400m, Henricho Bruintjies 9.97s 100m

ISAAC MAKWALA (pic) runs 43.72s at 400m to regain his African Record; but 18-year-old ABDALELAH HAROUN broke ASIAN record in 44.27s; and South Africa’s HENRICHO BRUINTJIES has gone sub-10 with 9.97s that is a new South African record.

Botswana's Isaac Makwala has responded immediately to South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk who broke his African Record (AfR) 44.01 (2014) with 43.96 at Paris Diamond League on Saturday with an impressive performance of 43.72 from Résisprint international meeting at La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) on Sunday (5 July 2015).

Coached by former superstar Stepher Buckland, the 28-year-old Makwala has now becomes the 5th fastest 400m runner in history, behind only the great Michael Johnson, Reynolds, Wariner, and Watts, and faster than LaShawn Meritt and Kirani James.

On the same race, Abdalelah Haroun of Qatar has broken Yousef Masrahi's ASIAN record (44.43) with a time of 44.27 to finish second behind Makwala. Haroun surprised the World last year by setting 45.74 when he was 17 years old. He has six sub-45 so far from only this year including THREE at 44.68 which he set each in April, May, and June. Will he gets a medal at World championships in August?

Meanwhile, 21-year-old Henricho Bruintjies registered 9.97 (0.8m/s) in the 100m heats to set a new South African record but he was unable to repeat that in the finals, clocking only 10.28 when he ran against a -2.1m/s headwind.

Men's 400m ALL-TIME Lists at 6 July 2015

43.18 Michael Johnson USA Sevilla 1999
43.29 Butch Reynolds USA Zurich 1988
43.45 Jeremy Wariner USA Osaka 2007
43.50 Quincy Watts USA Barcelona 1992
43.72 ISAAC MAKWALA BOT La Chaux-de-Fonds 2015
43.74 LaShawn Merritt USA Moskva 2013
43.74 Kirani James GRN Lausanne 2014
43.81 Danny Everett USA New Orleans 1992
43.86 Lee Evans USA Cd Mexico 1968
43.87 Steve Lewis USA Seoul 1988
43.96 Wayde van Niekrek RSA Paris 2015
43.97 Larry James USA Cd Mexico 1968
44.05 Angelo Taylor USA Indianapolis 2007
44.09 Alvin Harrison USA Atlanta 1996
44.09 Jerome Young USA New Orleans 1998

View official results of Résisprint international meeting

Photo by IAAF

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