“Bew” Puripol Breaks Thai National Record at Taiwan Athletics Championships

Taipei: "Bew" Puripol Boonsorn, a young Thai runner, made history once again after competing in the men's 200-meter final at the 2026 Taiwan Athletics Open today, finishing first with a time of 20.03 seconds at the Banqiao Stadium. According to Thai News Agency, "Bew" Puripol's time of 20.03 seconds breaks the previous Thai national record of 20.07 seconds, which was set at the 33rd SEA Games. This remarkable feat highlights his growing prowess on the track and marks a significant achievement in Thai athletics. Meanwhile, another Thai runner, "Oat" Thawatchai Heem-iad, also showcased impressive performance by finishing first in the second group with a time of 20.84 seconds, placing him fourth overall in the competition.