Kristjan Chapman
Ultra Runner
Kristjan Chapman, Beet It Sport Malaysia’s ambassador for July 2026, is a 27-year-old Icelandic ultra-distance runner based in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, who has rapidly risen in Malaysia’s trail running scene. He gained prominence after winning the 100 km race at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping in 11 hours and 39 minutes on debut, and has since secured victories in major events such as the Cameron Ultra 100 km. Alongside his competitive success, Chapman works as a personal running coach, offering customised training and strength programmes, and plans to remain in Malaysia for the next few years while continuing to compete at a high level.
Beet It Sport have many advantageous reasons of why I would recommend taking beetroot shots. It’s a natural way of increasing nitrate oxide in the blood that widens blood vessels and allows for more oxygen to get to working muscles and clears lactate faster.
In the heat, beet root shots may improve muscle efficiency - to help delay that feeling of muscular fatigue!
Q&A
1. What is your greatest sporting achievement so far?One of them would have to be winning the 100km race at the UTMB - MUT (Malaysia Ultra-Trail). It was one of the most challenging but enjoyable races I have done. With the fierce competition and support from other runners, it was a race that I won’t forget.
2. What motivates you to train and perform at your best?
To try and find that better version of the athlete that I want to become. Pushing the limits to see what I can deliver mentally and physically in races and my training.
3. What are your main reasons for recommending Beet It Sport?
Beet It Sport have many advantageous reasons of why I would recommend taking beetroot shots. It’s a natural way of increasing nitrate oxide in the blood that widens blood vessels and allows for more oxygen to get to working muscles and clears lactate faster.
4. Anything additional you would like to say about Beet It Sport?
In the heat, beet root shots may improve muscle efficiency - to help delay that feeling of muscular fatigue!
