US EditionThailand's Puripol Boonson becomes first Southeast Asian sprinter to break 100m 10s barrier
Puripol Boonson became the first Southeast Asian man to run under 10 seconds in the 100m and broke the SEA Games record with a 9.94s heat time, aided by new coaching and recovery from injury.
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Thai star Puripol makes history with 9.94sec in SEA Games 100m heats
KUALA LUMPUR: Thai sprint sensation Puripol Boonson smashed his way into the history books after becoming the first Southeast Asian sprinter to break the 10-second barrier in the men’s 100m, scorching to a stunning 9.94sec during the SEA Games heats at the Suphachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok today.
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Thailand’s sprint sensation Puripol “Bew” Boonson lived up to his top billing after powering to the men’s 100 metres gold medal, despite a slower start, in a dramatic SEA Games final at Supachalasai Stadium this evening. The 18-year-old Thai superstar initially trailed out of the blocks but displayed his trademark explosive finishing speed, surging past the field in the final metres to cross the line in 10.00 seconds — securing the title in emph…
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Thai athlete Puripol Boonsorn won the gold medal in the 100m race, simultaneously breaking the SEA Games record with a time under 10 seconds.
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