Terengganu women cyclists break national record twice en route to gold

On a recent day at Sukma, the women's track cycling team from Terengganu achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the national record twice in the team pursuit event. The quartet, consisting of sisters Nur Aeirin Wadhiah Adni and Nur Aieris Madhiah Adni alongside Dahlia Hazwani Hasyim and Ameera Alya Zahiruddin, completed the race in an impressive 4:42.878 seconds. This time not only surpassed the previous national record by 0.34 seconds but also shaved five seconds off the record set by Johor in 2022.

The victory was particularly significant for Terengganu, as it marked the first time the state had won a team pursuit gold medal since 2018. Team member Aieris Madhiah expressed her pride in breaking the record, stating, "I feel proud to break the record for Terengganu. We finally did it today." She credited the team's preparations, which primarily focused on road events, including a centralized training camp in Thailand, for their success.

Aieris Madhiah noted that their track preparations were minimal due to their emphasis on road events, but the momentum carried over from a recent road team event at Sukma played a crucial role in their performance.

The team's two-year journey together, with two major national events under their belt prior to this race, proved vital in their achievement. Johor secured silver with a time of 4:47.522, while Kedah claimed the bronze medal.