Dr. Tan Tah Ming 53 is one of the two Malaysian joined the Gobi March 2009, he is running to raise fund for Hospice Malaysia.
It is a seven-day, six-stage, 250-kilometer footrace across the Gobi Desert of China.
Dr. Tan has completed the following stages:
Stg1 10:20:24 (42.5km), Stg2 10:23:30 (41.1km), Stg3 10:55:40 (38.4km), Stg4 16:03:00 (41.2km), Stg 5 27:42:51 (78.7km), Stg 6 (10km)
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1320-19-June-Stage 5: Tan Tah Ming (Malaysia) was the final competitor to make it into camp. Tan spent the night out on the course, only resting briefly for an hour and a half on the side of the course. Tan suffered from asthma while he was walking in the night, and took a 3km ride on the back of a camel. Tan may be disqualified for this. Tan was greeted by the entire camp when he crossed the finish line at 27.42.51. Tan was smiles all around, and said, “what a night.”
Loh Damien Y. Y 29, now is residence in Japan has completed the following stages:
Stg1 7:34:13, Stg2 7:38:41, Stg3 7:46:42, Stg4 9:15:39, Stg 5 15:19:30
Today's Stage - Stage 5 (The Long March, Camp Kongsu to Camp Kashgary): From Camp Kongsu, competitors will set out on the infamous "Long March," a nearly 80 kilometer stage that will take most competitors through the night. Competitors will begin with a gradual ascent in a canyon, up a pass, followed by a deep descent into a riverbed. The early section is rated difficult, but followed by a moderate terrain. There will be spectacular views of snow-capped mountains to the east. Distance: 78.7 kilometers (49.4 miles).
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