In the men's 200m final on the evening of December 13th, the 18-year-old athlete finished first with a time of 20.07 seconds. He significantly broke his own record set at the 2022 SEA Games in Vietnam with a time of 20.37 seconds. This victory not only brought him a prestigious gold medal but also demonstrated Puripol's clear superiority over his regional rivals.
Earlier, in the men's 100m race on December 11th, Puripol made history by becoming the first Southeast Asian athlete to run under 10 seconds – a milestone previously considered an unassailable limit in regional athletics. This achievement immediately propelled him into the ranks of the continent's top promising young runners.
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Puripol Boonson has no rivals in Southeast Asia. Photo: Minh Chien. |
Possessing explosive speed, impressive acceleration, and a strong competitive spirit despite his young age, Puripol is setting a new standard for short-distance running events in Southeast Asia. At 18, he not only dominates the SEA Games races but is also expected to reach Asian prominence in the near future.
Puripol's performance at this SEA Games shows a significant gap between him and the rest of the region. Based on what he has shown, the "Thai whirlwind" is not just a passing phenomenon, but is on his way to becoming a new icon of Southeast Asian athletics for many years to come.
Source: https://znews.vn/con-loc-puripol-cuon-phang-ky-luc-sea-games-post1611206.html
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