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The running pack clusters together in the early part of the race. (Photo 2 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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The lead runners break off from the rest of the pack as they upped the pace. (Photo 3 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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The top three runners begin their final lap with Thineshwaran and Rong Zu in pursuit of race leader Shohib. (Photo 4 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Thineshwaran crosses the line ahead of Shohib to claim victory. The two athletes were neck and neck down the line, finishing less than a second apart. (Photo 5 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Lee Rong Zu of Nan Hua High School celebrates after claiming the final podium position for the race. (Photo 6 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)