Soh defends Empire State Building Run-Up title

Posted: October 7, 2022 in News
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Wai Ching Soh secured his second straight win at the Empire State Building Run-Up on Thursday night.

The Malaysian athlete scaled the building’s 1,576 steps in 10:44 to hold off the challenge of Japan’s Ryoji Watanabe, who crossed the line in 10:57.

“I’m so happy to be here to compete again. This is my second win, and I improved my time,” said Soh. “I hope to be back again next year and to improve my time again.”

Italy’s Fabio Ruga took third in 11:19, followed by Germany’s Goerge Heimann (11:40) and Belgian Omar Bekkali (12:03).

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