of the swissôtel vertical marathon results

Record 1,600 compete in vertical marathon: The annual Swissôtel Vertical Marathon was held today. Congratulations to Mr Thomas Dold and Ms Suzanne Elizabeth Walsham who were the winners in the Men's Open and the Women's Open categories respectively. Both will participate in the prestigious Empire State Building Run-Up 2010.

In 2008, Dold broke by 6 seconds the previous record held by Balvinder Singh since 1989.

This year, the 25-year-old conquered the 73 storeys with a time of 6 minutes 46 seconds, a new world record and six seconds better than his 2008 timing.

Defending champ in the women's open category, Suzanne Walshman, also came out tops with her time of 8 minutes 29 seconds.

The two champions will once again represent Singapore at the Empire State Building Run in February 2010.

The Singapore event also raised S$35,540 for charity. Proceeds will go to the Spastic Children's Association of Singapore.

Click here to see the results.