149 women test their fitness in sold-out Great 116, fringe event of Great Eastern Women's Run
Singapore, 5 September 2024 - 149 ladies exemplified the indomitable spirit of women at Great 116, branded by Great Eastern Singapore as the ultimate fitness test for ladies last weekend.
Held at OCBC Square at the Singapore Sports Hub, the event organised by Great Eastern as a fringe event and lead up to the annual Great Eastern Women’s Run on 27 October 2024 saw participants challenging their fitness limits from endurance to agility across five stations: Battle Rope, Bar Hang, Farmer’s Walk, Bar Crossing and Reactive Wall.
39 year-old Cheryl Chan Hui Qin emerged as the overall winner, while Jess Hsien Hui (2nd) and Casey Chin (3rd) rounded up the top three finishers.
Cheryl Chan Hui Qin, overall champion of Great 116 said: “This is my first time participating in Great 116, and the win was really unexpected! I just came here to have fun, but I ended up meeting and making new friends too. I really enjoyed today’s atmosphere and community spirit, looking forward to future events!”
Justine Mok (27, sister of Cherie Mok) said: “I signed up for Great 116 with my sister as part of the Great Eastern Women’s Run. We approached it as a fun challenge and opportunity to test ourselves. I found the experience very interesting – each station tested different aspects of our fitness, not just strength but also agility, highlighting the importance of being well-rounded. I enjoyed seeing everyone coming together, with ladies cheering each other on and making new friends, bringing people together ahead of the race."
Cherie Mok (23, sister of Justine Mok) added: “I enjoyed trying the different stations with my sister, it was a new experience we haven’t had before and I tried activities I normally wouldn’t in my daily life. To the runners of the upcoming Great Eastern Women’s Run – do your best and live in the moment!”
Siti Sharifah bte Osman (49) said: “This is my second time participating in the Great Eastern Women’s Run, and my first experience with Great 116. It was an opportunity for me to challenge my endurance and strength, and to see how I measure up against other incredible women, regardless of age. You really don’t know what you’re capable of until you try, so it’s all about defining your own success."
Olivia Powell (27) shared: “The Great Eastern Women’s Run is my first time participating in any fitness or running event. I joined Great 116 because I wanted to meet and connect with like-minded females before the actual race, which I managed to do so! It was a great learning experience for me, and I’m now more motivated to continue working out.”
Christine Koh (55) said: “I learnt more about myself through Great 116. Although it was challenging, I had a lot of fun and pinpointed areas where I can improve. Some of the ladies made the stations look so easy! It was wonderful to learn more about the beneficiaries and partners involved in the event too.” #GEWR2024