Race organiser deletes Syed Saddiq’s time after allegations of cheating
Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman (wrapped in flag) poses outside Parliament after completing a run from his Muar constituency on July 1, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 1:40 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The organiser of a triathlon event has removed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s time and resulting podium place after the Muar MP’s performance in the event came under suspicion.
A check today on CheckPointSpot — a running & cycling events registration and race timing provider — showed that the Syed Saddiq’s result is now listed as DNF or Did Not Finish.
Syed Saddiq previously posted on Instagram a picture of him holding a third place trophy from the 113 Triathlon Desaru 2024 event held between July 6 and July 7.
Some previously accused Syed Saddiq of cheating, saying it was not plausible that he would have completed the bike course in two hours 37 minutes as claimed.
Earlier today, Syed Saddiq sought to address said allegations raised against him over whether he had actually completed the required three biking loops during the 90km cycling segment after some had accused him of completing just two or 60km.
“I was informed by a friend of this message, a message from an unknown (Instagram) account alleging that I had cheated during the Desaru race.
“I take this allegation seriously and I owe a duty to the community to answer,” he said in an accompanying video.
On allegations he had taken an undeserving spot at the podium, Syed Saddiq said he would verify the matter with the technical team, adding that the last thing he wished for is an injustice.
Syed Saddiq added that his participation was not about medals or trophies but for the well-being of his mental health and self-improvement.
He said he has since contacted the race organisers to request confirmation.
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 1:40 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The organiser of a triathlon event has removed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s time and resulting podium place after the Muar MP’s performance in the event came under suspicion.
A check today on CheckPointSpot — a running & cycling events registration and race timing provider — showed that the Syed Saddiq’s result is now listed as DNF or Did Not Finish.
Syed Saddiq previously posted on Instagram a picture of him holding a third place trophy from the 113 Triathlon Desaru 2024 event held between July 6 and July 7.
Some previously accused Syed Saddiq of cheating, saying it was not plausible that he would have completed the bike course in two hours 37 minutes as claimed.
Earlier today, Syed Saddiq sought to address said allegations raised against him over whether he had actually completed the required three biking loops during the 90km cycling segment after some had accused him of completing just two or 60km.
“I was informed by a friend of this message, a message from an unknown (Instagram) account alleging that I had cheated during the Desaru race.
“I take this allegation seriously and I owe a duty to the community to answer,” he said in an accompanying video.
On allegations he had taken an undeserving spot at the podium, Syed Saddiq said he would verify the matter with the technical team, adding that the last thing he wished for is an injustice.
Syed Saddiq added that his participation was not about medals or trophies but for the well-being of his mental health and self-improvement.
He said he has since contacted the race organisers to request confirmation.
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Syed Saddiq says dubious third place in triathlon was ‘honest mistake’
This file photograph shows Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (centre) at press conference held in Petaling Jaya on November 9, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 2:02 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman today took responsibility for an “honest” mistake that saw him being awarded third place in a recent triathlon, which was deleted after allegations of irregularity.
In an Instagram post hours after he sought to address the allegations of cheating, Syed Saddiq said he spoke to the organisers and technical representatives to have his race result listed as “DNF” or Did Not Finish.
“After cross referencing this with my I watch data, there clearly was a mistake.
“And I take full responsibility for it. This was an honest mistake on my part,” he said.
Syed Saddiq previously posted on Instagram a picture of him holding a third place trophy from the 113 Triathlon Desaru 2024 event held between July 6 and 7.
His time from the event was called into question, specifically his performance in the three biking loops totalling 90km, which led some commenters to suggest he likely only completed two loops or 60km.
He said that while he cross-checked the information with the technical team, the responsibility for the fault was also his.
He then offered an unreserved apology to the triathlon community for the incident, adding that he would be more cautious with the sport in which he was a newcomer.
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 2:02 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman today took responsibility for an “honest” mistake that saw him being awarded third place in a recent triathlon, which was deleted after allegations of irregularity.
In an Instagram post hours after he sought to address the allegations of cheating, Syed Saddiq said he spoke to the organisers and technical representatives to have his race result listed as “DNF” or Did Not Finish.
“After cross referencing this with my I watch data, there clearly was a mistake.
“And I take full responsibility for it. This was an honest mistake on my part,” he said.
Syed Saddiq previously posted on Instagram a picture of him holding a third place trophy from the 113 Triathlon Desaru 2024 event held between July 6 and 7.
His time from the event was called into question, specifically his performance in the three biking loops totalling 90km, which led some commenters to suggest he likely only completed two loops or 60km.
He said that while he cross-checked the information with the technical team, the responsibility for the fault was also his.
He then offered an unreserved apology to the triathlon community for the incident, adding that he would be more cautious with the sport in which he was a newcomer.
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