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Part 5
Written by Amir Rusyaidi Osman
Edited by Emmy Kwan
SEA Games
BREAKDOWN
9 Months Out: JUMPS
Published 19 March 2025
Long Jump
Indoor Long Jump National Record holder Tia Louise Rozario has long set the standard in Singaporean long jumping. Owning the second-best outdoor mark in history with a 5.91m personal best, she has been a model of consistency—clearing 5.50m or better in every competition since 2021, with just one exception in October 2024 at the Nagase Cup. In March 2024, she reaffirmed her dominance by matching her lifetime best of 5.91m, solidifying her status as Singapore’s top long jumper.
But a new star is rising.
Her biggest challenger? A jumper eight years her junior—teenage sensation Chloe Chee. In 2023, at just 15 years old, Chloe announced herself with a 5.84m leap, skyrocketing to fifth on Singapore’s all-time list. She quickly took her talents to the continental stage, representing Singapore at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships at just 16 years old, where she notched a 5.72m season’s best.
Then, in February 2025, history was rewritten.
Chloe shattered the national U18 record, a mark previously held by none other than Tia herself.With a stunning 5.90m effort, she added 4cm to the record, moving up to third on Singapore’s all-time list.
Between Tia and Chloe, Singapore’s long jump national record of 6.18m—set by Eugenia Tan in 2015—could finally be in danger.
In the past decade, only three Singaporean men have cleared 7.00m three times in a single season. Andrew George Medina achieved this milestone in 2024 with jumps of 7.15m, 7.12m, and 7.07m. Ivan Mun accomplished it twice—first in 2021 with marks of 7.22m, 7.12m, and 7.09m, and again in 2023 with jumps of 7.27m, 7.08m, and 7.07m. Khan Meng Linn also joined this exclusive club in 2014 with performances of 7.26m, 7.10m, and 7.07m.
But one athlete has rewritten that standard—Conrad Emery.
In 2024, 18-year-old Conrad leaped beyond 7.00m five times, a feat unmatched by any Singaporean in recent history. And he did it all in just six months. His 7.47m jump at the 2024 Asian U20 Athletics Championships made him Singapore’s #2 all-time long jumper, trailing only national record-holder Matthew Goh (7.62m). His series of performances speaks for itself—7.36m, 7.22m, and 7.47m in April 2024, followed by 7.19m and 7.22m in June that year.
With raw talent, fearless competition, and remarkable consistency, Conrad’s future is undeniable. While he is currently serving National Service, if his trajectory last year was anything to go by, it won’t be long before we see him back soaring towards the SEA Games podium.
Andrew George Medina is another athlete proving that Singapore’s long jump scene is on the rise. A double IVP champion and national championships medallist, he is one of the select few Singaporeans to clear 7.00m three times in a single season. But long jump isn’t even his main event—Andrew is already an accomplished triple jumper, ranking #3 all-time with a 15.43m PB.Despite focusing primarily on the triple, he has consistently delivered strong marks in the long jump, culminating in a massive breakthrough in early 2025.
At the age of 23, Andrew shattered his long jump personal best by nearly 20cm, soaring to 7.34m—a mark that ties him for 5th all-time in Singapore with Ng Yee Ming. To put this into perspective, the only other Singaporean to break 7.30m since 2010 was Conrad, and now Andrew has done so while still improving in the triple jump. His ability to excel in both events highlights his immense potential as an all-around horizontal jumps specialist.
With Conrad pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for a Singaporean long jumper and Andrew proving his versatility across both horizontal jumps, the men’s long jump scene is definitely entering a new golden age.
Triple Jump
Tia Louise Rozario has long been the gold standard of Singaporean triple jumping. She became the second Singaporean woman to soar beyond 12 meters in 2019, the year she began training for the event. And in 2024, she took it a step further—quite literally—becoming the first Singaporean female triple jumper to hop, step, and jump past the 13-meter barrier. Her record-breaking 13.01m effort not only cemented her legacy but also showcased the incredible strides she continues to make in the event.
Tia’s consistency is just as impressive as her record-breaking performances. In her last 25 competitions, she has dipped under 12 meters just once, a testament to her ability to deliver at a high level, meet after meet.
But she’s not the only one making waves.
Zhong Chuhan is a rising star in her own right - she is the only other Singaporean woman to clear 12 meters in the past five years. Chuhan holds the U20 national record in the triple jump (12.33m), having taken the mark from none other than Tia herself (12.26m). She has already represented Singapore on the continental stage at both the Asian U18 and Asian U20 Championships, gaining valuable international experience.
In 2024, Chuhan went beyond 12 meters twice, signaling a growing level of consistency. If she continues on this trajectory and finds another gear in the lead-up to the SEA Games, she could very well punch her ticket to Thailand this year.
With Tia setting new milestones and Chuhan showing promise, Singapore’s women’s triple jump scene is stronger than ever. The question now is—will we see both lining up on the SEA Games runway in 2025?
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The men’s triple jump hasn’t been this electrifying in over a decade. For years, the event had been searching for a new face to lead the charge. Before 2024, the last Singaporean to soar past the 15-meter barrier was the legendary Stefan Tseng, whose national record of 16.04m has stood untouched since 2009. A few have come close—most notably Ivan Mun, who leaped 14.91m in 2019—but that elusive 15m mark had remained just out of reach.
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Then came 2024, and with it, a resurgence.
Andrew George Medina was the first to break through as he hopped, stepped and leaped his way to a 15.29m unofficial personal best in March 2024. While the mark couldn’t officially count due to the absence of a recorded wind reading, it was a clear signal of what was to come. Not one to leave any doubt, Andrew followed up with a massive 15.43m at the 2024 Thailand Open, officially etching his name as Singapore’s third-best triple jumper of all time. His talent isn’t limited to just the triple jump—Andrew is also a top-tier long jumper, one of the few Singaporeans to
produce at least three 7m+ jumps in a single season.
But as impressive as Andrew’s performance was, another Singaporean took things even further.
In the very same competition, Gabriel Lee stunned the field with an enormous breakthrough, launching himself to a massive 15.66m obliterating his previous best by a staggering 78cm. If that wasn’t enough, he returned in November to inch his PB up to 15.67m, solidifying his place as Singapore’s second-best triple jumper in history. Gabriel’s dominance isn’t a flash in the pan—he has been a model of consistency, recording at least one 14.80m+ mark every year since 2021.
With both Gabriel and Andrew now firmly entrenched in Singapore’s all-time rankings, the path to the SEA Games seems inevitable. And if they continue this trajectory, it might not be long before they start taking aim at Stefan Tseng’s 15-year-old national record.
High Jump
For nearly two decades, Michelle Sng has been the undisputed queen of Singaporean high jumping. A four-time SEA Games medallist and national record holder, she has rewritten history time and time again, defying expectations and proving that age is just a number. At 38 years old, she remains in a league of her own, untouched domestically and still pushing the limits of what’s possible.
Her 1.86m national record, set in 2021, stands as a towering testament to her dominance. To put her brilliance into perspective, Michelle has cleared 1.70m or higher in all but five competitions since 2017—a level of consistency that is nearly unheard of. And in the entirety of Singapore’s track and field history, only one other woman, Yu Long Nyu, has ever surpassed that height.When it comes to SEA Games contention, Michelle isn’t just a hopeful—she’s Singapore’s best shot at a medal.
But Michelle’s legacy extends beyond the SEA Games stage. She has proudly represented Singapore at every major open-level competition short of the Olympics and World Championships—the SEA Games, Asian Athletics Championships, Asian Indoor Championships,Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. Time and time again, she has stepped onto the biggest stages in the region, proving that she belongs among Asia’s best.
Standing beside her is Jade Chew, a rising star with her sights set on the regional stage. A former SEA U18 representative, she has already tested herself on the international circuit, and now, she is poised to take the next leap forward. In 2024, she soared to a personal best of 1.65m, securing a silver medal at the ASEAN University Games—a performance that cemented her place as the seventh-best high jumper in Singapore’s history. Then, in early 2025, she backed up that form with a solid 1.60m clearance, a promising start to what could be a defining season.
Though Jade still has greater heights to conquer, her raw talent and steady progression suggest that she is on the cusp of something special. If she continues her upward trajectory, it may only be a matter of time before she is challenging the best in Southeast Asia.
With Michelle’s legendary consistency and Jade’s relentless ambition, Singapore’s women’s high jump squad enters 2025 with a blend of experience and promise.
For years, Kampton Kam has been the face of Singaporean high jumping, carrying the nation’s hopes on his shoulders. A multiple-time ASEAN School Games gold medallist, he made the leap to the senior stage and never looked back. He has represented Singapore at almost every level of major competition—the 2019 SEA Games, the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships, the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the 2022 Asian Games, and the 2023 World University Games. The only stages left to conquer? The Olympics and World Championships.
His latest triumph came on the Ivy League stage, where he successfully defended his Indoor High Jump title with a 2.21m clearance, setting yet another national indoor record. That performance marked another chapter in his incredible streak—Kampton has cleared 2.10m or higher in every season since 2018, barring the COVID years (2020–2021).
His goal now? To rewrite history. The Singaporean high jump record has stood at 2.22m since1995, set by Wong Yew Tong. Kampton is now just one centimeter away from that elusive mark, and given his current form, it seems only a matter of time before he claims the record as his own.
Kampton already knows what it takes to compete on the SEA Games stage, having finished 7thin 2019 with a 2.08m clearance. But this time, he’s not just looking to participate—he’s looking to contend for a medal. With his strongest season yet unfolding, Kampton is well on his way to making that happen.
Behind him, Brandon Heng is carving out his own path. The 2.09m jumper sits at #4 all-time inSingapore’s history, and he has built a reputation for consistency, clearing 2.00m or higher in allbut three competitions since 2022. In 2023 and 2024, he ranked 8th in Southeast Asia, showing that he is knocking on the door of regional contention.
Brandon was set to make his Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games debut in 2024 before the event was unfortunately cancelled. However, he has already represented Singapore at multiple international meets, gaining the experience needed to take the next step. If he can clear 2.10m, he will not only elevate himself into elite company but also make a strong case for a SEA Games debut.
Singapore has had a sporadic presence in SEA Games high jump, with just a handful of representatives since 2017. But with Kampton in medal contention and Brandon on the verge of a major breakthrough, 2025 could mark a turning point.
Pole Vault
For nearly two decades, Rachel Yang ruled the skies of Singaporean pole vaulting, a true pioneer who set the bar—quite literally—higher than ever before. But with her retirement following the 2022 Asian Games, the stage is now set for a new queen to emerge.
Could Cherlin Sia be the one to take up the mantle?
At 17 years old, Cherlin stunned the athletics scene, soaring over 3.60m to shatter both the U18 and U20 national records, cementing herself as Singapore’s second-best vaulter of all time. That breakthrough hinted at a bright future, and after navigating a few challenging seasons, she is climbing back to her best. In 2024, she recorded her highest jump since her record-breaking performance, clearing 3.45m—the best mark by a Singaporean vaulter that year. With renewed momentum, Cherlin is once again leading the charge. But how much higher can she go?
Hot on her heels is Esther Tay, a vaulter whose steady rise has been nothing short of impressive. The National Schools Record holder has already cleared 3.43m, securing her place as Singapore’s fifth-best vaulter in history. More importantly, she’s proving to be one of the most consistent performers in the event, having topped 3.30m in all but one of her last six competitions. Her experience on the international stage, with two appearances at the Asian U20 Championships, gives her an added edge in high-pressure scenarios.
And then, lurking in the wings, is Ashlee Ong—the wildcard in this race for pole vault supremacy.
The 2024 A Division Champion has been making waves with her rapid improvement. With a personal best of 3.43m, she is tied with Esther at number five on the all time list. But perhaps her most impressive feat came on the regional stage, where she secured silver at the 2024 SEA Youth Athletics Championships in Sabah. Ashlee’s trajectory suggests that she is far from done, and as she continues to develop, she could shake up the rankings sooner than expected.
With Cherlin and Esther locked in a battle at the top, and Ashlee rising fast, Singapore’s women’s pole vault is experiencing a revival. The vacuum left by Rachel Yang’s retirement may soon be filled—not by one, but by three exciting young talents, all pushing each other toward new heights.
For years, Singapore’s men’s pole vault scene has been searching for a true breakthrough, and now, it finally has one.
At the forefront of this resurgence is Low Jun Yu, a name that has become synonymous with consistency and high-flying excellence. The national record holder has been in top form, routinely clearing the 5-meter barrier and proving that he belongs among the best in the region. In 2024 alone, Jun Yu surpassed 5.00m seven times and did not finish a competition below 4.80m—a level of reliability that sets him apart.
But what truly sets Jun Yu apart is his ability to rewrite history. He has broken the national record three times—first in August 2022, then again in April 2024, and most recently in July 2024, when he soared to an astonishing 5.34m to claim gold at the ASEAN University Games. That mark not only reaffirmed his status as Singapore’s best but also placed him as the fifth-best Southeast Asian pole vaulter of all time.
Jun Yu is no stranger to major championships either. He has already represented Singapore atthe 2023 SEA Games and 2023 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, gaining invaluable experience on the big stage. With another year of refinement, he won’t just be aiming for another national record—he could be fighting for a SEA Games medal this year.
But he won’t be the only one flying the flag for Singapore.​
Alongside him is Koh Wei Shien, a vaulter who has quietly been making massive strides of his own. The fourth-best pole vaulter in Singapore’s history, Wei Shien soared to a personal best of 4.91m in December 2023, proving that he is closing in on the elusive 5-meter club. He, too, has been battle-tested on the international stage, competing alongside Jun Yu at the 2023 SEA Games and the 2023 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. While the gap between the region’s best and Singapore’s rising stars is still present, his steady progression suggests that it won’t belong before he starts knocking on the door of regional contention.
And then, there’s the next generation—led by Joseph Cheong, an 18-year-old rising star from Hwa Chong Institution. Despite recording a No Mark at last year's National School Games A Division Pole Vault competition, Joseph has been making waves, recently claiming gold and the championships record at the 2024 SEA Youth Athletics Championships. But his most impressive feat came when he cleared 4.72m, propelling him to 9th on Singapore’s all-time list. With such rapid progression at a young age, Joseph is shaping up to be one of the brightest pole vault prospects in years, and if his development continues, he could soon join the elite ranks of Singaporean vaulters.​
With Jun Yu chasing new records and a SEA Games medal, Wei Shien closing in on 5 meters, and Joseph Cheong rapidly rising, Singapore’s pole vault scene is entering a golden era. The bar is higher than ever—but these three are proving they have what it takes to rise above it.
WRAPPING UP
For nearly a decade, Singapore’s jumpers have been chasing a return to the SEA Games podium. Now, that moment is finally here.
In the horizontal jumps, Conrad Emery and Andrew George Medina are bringing back Singapore’s long jump depth, while Gabriel Lee and Andrew are making serious moves in the triple jump. On the women’s side, Tia Louise Rozario and Chloe Chee are on the brink of rewriting the long jump record, and Tia and Zhong Chuhan are leading the charge in the triple jump.
In the vertical jumps, Michelle Sng remains a dominant force, while Kampton Kam and Low Jun Yu are pushing national records and eyeing SEA Games medals. The pole vault is entering a potential golden era, with Cherlin Sia, Esther Tay, and Ashlee Ong stepping up for the women, and Jun Yu, Koh Wei Shien, and Joseph Cheong soaring to new heights for the men.
After years of chasing, Singapore’s jumpers are no longer just looking to qualify—they are ready to compete.
* results obtained via Singapore Athletics archives and the respective World Athletics pages
PREDICTED SEA GAMES 2025 TEAM
EVENTS | MALE | FEMALE |
|---|---|---|
Long Jump | CONRAD EMERY, ANDREW GEORGE MEDINA | TIA LOUISE ROZARIO, CHLOE CHEE |
Triple Jump | GABRIEL LEE, ANDREW GEORGE MEDINA | TIA LOUISE ROZARIO, ZHONG CHUHAN |
High Jump | KAMPTON KAM, BRANDON HENG | MICHELLE SNG, JADE CHEW |
Pole Vault | LOW JUN YU, KOH WEI SHIEN | CHERLIN SIA, ESTHER TAY |