Soh Rui Yong Breaks 10,000m National Record In Japan | Drama Before The Start Line

Singapore distance star Soh Rui Yong has smashed the national 10,000m record again – this time at the Nittaidai Challenge Games in Tokyo, despite a chaotic race-day mix-up.
In this video, we break down:
How a registration error saw Soh moved from Heat 1 to a much later heat after being mistaken for a South Korean athlete.
His mental toughness in staying calm, negotiating to race in Heat 2, and re-doing his warm-up.
How he still clocked 30:33.29 to lower the previous Singapore men’s 10,000m record of 31:02.40.
The training changes behind his resurgence, including double threshold sessions inspired by Norwegian stars and heat/sauna training blocks in Thailand.
How turning 34 has changed his approach to training, recovery and racing.
What this result means for his upcoming races: the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Double Up Challenge (half marathon + marathon) and his SEA Games medal ambitions.
If you enjoy Singapore athletics stories, distance running insights, and race strategy breakdowns, this video is for you. Remember to like, comment with your favourite Soh Rui Yong race, and subscribe for more running content.
Keywords: Soh Rui Yong, Singapore 10000m record, Nittaidai Challenge Games Tokyo, double threshold training, SEA Games Thailand, Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore distance running.
All event details and performance information are derived from contemporary news coverage and athlete interviews, respecting copyright and intellectual property rights.[1]