SHAH ALAM - Months of training paid off for Dr Azura Abas and her Malaysian teammates as they clinched first place in the women’s relay (above 40) category at Hyrox Singapore on Sunday.
Dr Azura, wife of Malaysian doctor and media personality Dr Shazril Shaharuddin, better known as Dr Say, said their consistent training helped the team surpass the benchmark they had set in November last year.
“Racing relay with these great ladies, trying to get a better timing than our last race together in November 2025.
"After some training, (we) managed to shave five minutes in five months of hard work,” she said in an Instagram post.
She described the win as their first podium finish at an international-level competition, something that once felt beyond reach.
“Congrats on our first podium. A flag of our own in a race at an international level seemed so out of reach until we managed to get one ourselves.
"Now nothing feels impossible,” she added.
The Hyrox competition, known for combining endurance running with functional fitness challenges, has gained popularity worldwide, attracting participants across age categories and fitness levels.
Meanwhile, Dr Say also celebrated success at the same event, finishing third in the mixed relay (above 40) category.
Reflecting on the weekend in a social media post, he described the experience as both unexpected and deeply meaningful.
“Weekend in Singapore absolutely well spent. Finally, racing in our first-ever Hyrox venue paid off. Did we ever imagine this day would come? Definitely not," he said.
He said the moment of standing among the top competitors was particularly striking, given the scale of participation.
“When I held the flag, it reminded me of my journey from where I started to where I am now. It was surreal. To be in the top three among hundreds is wild,” he added.