40-year-old Singaporean wins MediaCorp Subaru challenge
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 03 November 2009 2238 hrs

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SINGAPORE : A 40-year-old Singaporean has won the MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge after four days of intense competition.

But not before some emotional drama unfolded.

After 72 hours of braving the elements, it was down to 3 Singaporeans and one Thai - Yeo Shu Qing who turned 25 on Tuesday, 23-year-old Santozkumar Poonsolai, 40-year-old Mohd Anuar, and Thai contestant Samach Tepsen.

Samach called it quits around the 74th hour. Shortly after the break at the 75th hour, the birthday girl threw in the towel.

It was then a mental fight between the two left standing. At the 77th hour, Santozkumar was disqualified for moving his palm, but he refused to leave.

"I'm sorry I have to go ahead and announce the winner. Be a gentleman," urged a Subaru official.

After competing for 77 hours and 43 minutes, the elated winner was so tired this was all he could say.

"First thing I need to do is go to the toilet because I don't feel good! And then take a nap," said Mohd Anuar, winner of this year's MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge.

But he will still have to wake up early to drive away his prize at the presentation on Wednesday morning. - CNA /ls