YOGYAKARTA - Robi Syianturi's profile has been the focus of public attention after this Indonesian men's long-distance runner managed to win the marathon gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.
Robi Syianturi's victory in this prestigious Southeast Asian event is not just luck. His career journey is full of struggle, hard training, and high dedication that makes him worthy of being called one of the best marathon runners in Indonesia today.
Reported by VOI from the Wikipedia page, it is known that Robi Syianturi was born on January 8, 1998, who is now 27 years old. This runner from the Bangka Belitung Islands Province has carved his name in the history of Indonesian athletics as the national record holder for the Half Marathon.
Robi's specialization includes a variety of long-distance running numbers ranging from 1,500 meters to the marathon.
According to World Athletics data, Robi ranked #844 for the world's male marathon category. This proves that athletes from the region are able to compete on the international stage.
Read also the article discussing the profile of Masniari Wolf, a swimming athlete who won the SEA Games gold three times in a row.
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Last Sunday at the Run Happy and Healthy Bike Lane, Bangkok, Thailand, Robi Syianturi was even more brilliant after winning the marathon gold medal with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes 33 seconds.
Robi managed to beat two tough runners from the Philippines, namely Arlan Jr. Arbois who finished second with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes 19 seconds, and Richard Salano in third place with 2 hours 31 minutes 29 seconds.
"Alhamdulillah, hard work this time paid off with a gold medal. The track is quite good, it just needs adjustment because I haven't been on a long run in the afternoon," said Robi as quoted from Antaranews.
Interestingly, this is his first experience running a marathon at night, adding its own level of difficulty. This gold achievement marked a significant improvement from the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia where he only won the bronze medal in the 5,000 meters.
Robi's career journey began since the 2021 PON in Papua. Representing the Bangka Belitung Islands, he won the silver medal in the 1,500 meters and the bronze medal in the 5,000 meters.
Then a historic moment happened in 2024 when Robi broke the national record for the Half Marathon in Gold Coast, Australia with a record of 1 hour 4 minutes 48 seconds, beating Eduardus Nabunome's record which had lasted 27 years since 1997.
Then at the 2024 PON, Robi performed brilliantly with three medals at once: gold 10,000 meters (defeating Rikki Marthin Luther Simbolon by 0.01 seconds), silver 1,500 meters, and bronze 5,000 meters.
Robi's outstanding achievements have made him included in the Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40 list in 2025, an award for the 40 most influential young Indonesians in various sectors.
Robi's success at the 2025 SEA Games is inseparable from thorough preparation. In addition to focusing on national training, Robi conducted a training camp in Kenya with Odekta Elvina Naibaho.
Robi is known to train at the Complete Sports Athletics Training Centre, Eldoret, which is located at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. This location is known as one of the world's best training centers to improve the endurance of long-distance runners.
Confidence in Robi can also be seen when he was chosen to carry the Red and White flag at the opening defile of the 2025 SEA Games, an honor that further motivates him to give his best.
Robi Syianturi's profile is proof that regional athletes can achieve international success with hard work and dedication. His success adds to Indonesia's gold medal and increases public attention to long-distance athletics.
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