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 | Team Toyota 2020 (MALAYSIA) // Number 25 |
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 | The 2020 in this team's name refers "Vision 2020," a government policy aimed at making Malaysia a fully developed country by the year 2020. The team is a multi-racial team, epitomizing Malaysian society, with Malay, Chinese, Eurasian, and Kadazan ethnicities represented.
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| Yuen-Li Chan (Captain) |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 32 |
| Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
MALAYSIA |
| Climbing Gym Owner,
Freelance Writer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 29th place
1998 Eco-Challenge Morocco, 31st place
1997 Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, 13th place
Malaysian Marlboro Adventure, 3rd place
OTHER:
1998 Cameron Descent, 6th place in field of 28 men
Malaysian Marlboro Adventure Team, 3rd place out of field of 40 men
Yuen-Li is the captain of the first Asian team to complete an Eco-Challenge. She is a former Outward Bound instructor, and was a member of the Ullswater Mountain Rescue Team. She has completed several long distance treks and climbs to over 14,000 ft throughout the Rockies, European Alps, Himalayas, Scotland, Switzerland, and the jungles of Malaysia. Yuen-Li is one the foremost rock climbers in Malaysia, and is also an experienced sea kayaker, horseback rider, and mountain bike rider. She guides whitewater kayaking trips and has competed in whitewater canoeing events.
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| Geoffrey Kronenburg |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 26 |
| Petaling Jaya,
MALAYSIA |
| Outdoor Instructor |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 29th place
OTHER:
Geoff was the Director of Operations of the Lumut Outward Bound School for the last 5 years. He now works for an adventure company in Malaysia. Geoff has taken part in many jungle trekking expeditions in Malaysia, Borneo, and Indonesia, and has climbed extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Australia. Geoff is a British Canoe Union instructor and has kayaked numerous whitewater rivers including the Tully and the Gundagai. He also has experience as a triathlete, horseback rider, mountain biker, and diver.
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| Kuyun Sidau |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 33 |
| Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
MALAYSIA |
| Park Ranger |
| EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
Kuyun grew up in around the jungles of Sabah, and his job as a park ranger has given him even more jungle familiarity. He has summitted many peaks in the mountain ranges of Kinabalu, including Mt. Kinabalu. Since 1990, Kuyun has participated in the Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon. He also competes in the World Mountain Running Trophy and the 10km Kinabalu Marathon. Kuyun is an experienced sampan and perahu paddler, and also enjoys rock-climbing, cycling, and orienteering.
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| Mohd Puzi bin Dolah |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 33 |
| Subang Jaya,
MALAYSIA |
| Account Assistant |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
1999 Eco-Challenge Argentina, 29th place
1999 Elf Authentic Adventure, 4th place
1997, 1998 Mild Seven Outdoor Quest
OTHER:
Puzi has taken part in numerous triathlons and marathons. He ran the Boston Marathon in 2:50, and is also an experienced mountaineer and rock climber. Puzi worked as a whitewater canoeing guide for 3 years.
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