Ex-beauty queen takes on 32km Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon in hometown Kiulu

 By Olivia Miwil - March 3, 2024 @ 10:32am


Former beauty queen Jo-anna Sue Henley Rampas braces hot weather to participate Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 2024 (BUTM) at her hometown in Kiulu. - Pic courtesy of Tsen Shin Yon.

TUARAN: Former beauty queen Jo-anna Sue Henley Rampas has described her participation inthe Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 2024 (BUTM) in Kiulu as a trip down memory lane.

The 34-year-old, who contested as an election candidate for the constituency twice, said she was a native of Kiulu, and saw this as an opportunity to promote her community and celebrate its traditions on a deeply personal level.

"My husband and I have been looking forward to this event for years, and our schedules have finally aligned to make it a reality - our first 32km BUTM race.

"For us, BUTM transcends being just a race; it's a tribute to Kiulu, showcasing its natural and cultural riches while reinforcing our bond to the community that has shaped us.

"It was enjoyable to see the people of Kiulu cheering for us as we passed by their houses, and I am glad to have met some participants who made the journey considerably more enjoyable," she told the New Straits Times after completing the run at 2.55pm yesterday after running for 7 hours and 55 minutes.





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