December 2016 saw Russ relocate to Brisbane Australia for the foreseeable future. This allows a more inclusive and intensive training schedule with Stacy Taurima and his squad and to look at opportunities for further education with a desire to attend University and study Sports Psychology. With close proximity to the training facilities and programs training Read more about Relocation to Brisbane Australia[…]

Rus made his Sukma debut at the Malay Nationals running for the Perak state team. As his first competition of the year (in what is effectively the pre-season of the Australian track season) we came up against a very strong field of competitors in top form. Unfortunately we were unable to progress from the semis Read more about Sukma July 2016[…]

“Team Taib has landed in Malaysia and had a good few days to acclimatise. Rus attended the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2016 Sukma Games, and has enjoyed meeting up with his Perak team members and coaches for training prior to the start of the track events. All going well and really looking forward to Read more about Proudly wearing my state Perak team colours[…]

Stacey Taurima has tweeted that he’s ‘looking forward to working with Russel and Malaysian Athletics in the build up to the 2017 SEA Games.’ The 2017 SEA Games is being hosted by Malaysia and will take place between 19th and 31st August 2017. More information: www.seagames2017.com.my

Russel will compete in the 2016 Sukma Games in July. Officially known as the 16th Sukma Games, this is a multi-sport event held in Kuching and some other places in Sarawak from July 22nd to July 31st 2016.   More information: www.facebook.com/SUKMA2016

Russel is heading to Brisbane, Australia again on the 2nd July to train with lead coach Stacey until he heads to Sarawak for the 2016 Sukma Games, arrival confirmed 18th July. He was there in mid April for a week long training camp under his new coach, Stacey Taurima, the Head of Sport at the University of Queensland. Russel Read more about Brisbane Training Camp[…]