He was once Singapore’s fastest man. Here’s how he lives a happy, healthy life

26/11/2025 1 Views

He turns 50 next July but Singaporean track and field athlete Umaglia Kancanangai Shyam Dhuleep does not look much older than he did in 2001. That was when he broke the nation’s 33-year record for the 100-metre sprint, to finish in 10.37 seconds at the World University Games in Beijing, China.

UK Shyam, or Shyam as he is more commonly known, continues to inspire. After retiring from sprinting in 2005, he built a life around encouraging others to excel.

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