This is one of the reasons why Sofian Ismail is a triathlon legend, a role model and an all round good guy. In the recent ITU Long Distance World Championships he was Malaysia's first ever finisher (as far as I know) but it seems like he spent most of the race cheering the other competitors on and cheering the spectators for all their hard work and support. Very Cool.
I saw him out running again on Sunday morning and he gets noticeably quicker (and slimmer) everytime I see him. His smile gets broader too (if that's physically possible, he's always had the biggest smile around when training/racing). Would I be wrong in thinking that Sofian has discovered yet another, higher level of passion for this great sport?
I would call Sofian a cool character. He knows what to do, how to do it.. BAM!! and he does it!
ReplyDeleteI have 20 years to 'catch up' with him, but by then, me being 50++ and him being 70++, he'd most likely set new heights.. hence more catching up to do..
Is he a role model- DEFINITELY..