Last week at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, the usual patrons were in for a treat as they witnessed Southeast Asia’s only deep-water solo event. Organised by Sport Singapore, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and People’s Association Youth Movement, SUTD CRUX 2018 brought a unique spin to the sport of rock climbing.

Rather than being secured on belay, CRUX competitors would have an 8 meter dip into a pool to break their fall.

Featuring a whole plethora of fringe activities ranging from Flippa Ball to KpopX Fitness, the mainstay of the event was the Adventure Climb. From 2^nd to 5^th August, CRUX competitors put their skills to the test as part of the Singapore National Games. Figuratively and literally, it was a race to the top. Here are the final results from the sessions:

Team Finals:

• 1^st: khonkaendoneit!
• 2^nd: NO TURNING BACK
• 3^rd: Fat, Fatter, Junye

Novice Men Finals:

• 1^st: Yueng long Yu
• 2^nd: Chua Chong Yi
• 3^rd: Kee Jun Ye

Intermediate Women Finals:

• 1^st: Elizabeth Seah Ying Chao
• 2^nd: Tan Eilin
• 3^rd: Goh Min Rui

Intermediate Men Finals:

• 1^st: Ryan Chua
• 2^nd: Noel Foo Chee Liong
• 3^rd: Hung Hing Rong

Open Women Finals:

• 1^st: Tan Shi Hui
• 2^nd: Sim Mingxin Judith
• 3^rd: Chow Shi En Gwendolyn

Open Men Finals:

• 1^st: Emmanuel Ryan Paul
• 2^nd: Tay Kuan Liang
• 3^rd: Chan Chong Kiat Mark

Being only in it’s second year, CRUX offers a unique blend of high and wet elements, opening newer possibilities for sports and another outlet to have some fun in the sun.

Here are some of the highlights:

Climbers in action after the GetActive! Singapore SNG 2018 - SUTD CRUX 2018 Adventure Climb Team Finals at Toa Payoh Sport Complex on August 4. Photo by Dyan Tjhia/SportSG 

Briefing for the climbers before competition during the Singapore National Games 2018 - SUTD CRUX Adventure Climb Team Qualifiers at Toa Payoh Sport Complex on 3 August. Photo by Joelle Chan/SportSG 

Striking a pose at the Singapore National Games 2018 - SUTD CRUX Adventure Climb Individual Intermediate Men Qualifiers at Toa Payoh Sport Complex on 3 August. Photo by Joelle Chan/SportSG 

Participants of 4K Challenge in action during the GetActive! Singapore SNG 2018 at Toa Payoh Sport Complex on August 5. Photo by Dyan Tjhia/SportSG