Simon Ong

Chess career
Simon Ong (born October 3, 1988) is a Canadian chess arbiter and organizer.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ong was one of two Canadians participated in the first Internet-based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar, and was awarded a norm for the title of FIDE Arbiter. Ong was awarded the title of FIDE Arbiter and International Organizer by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, in 2011. Ong was also given the title of National Tournament Director and National Tournament Organizer by the Canadian Chess Federation in 2012.
In 2011, Ong was listed as a Class A chess player under the Chess Federation of Canada titleholders. The Class A title is the third highest rating class awarded by the Canadian Chess Federation, after the National Master (NM) and National Candidate Master (NCM) classes.
In 2012, Ong was one of the "Volunteer of the Year" nominees of the "Chess in the Library Program" of Canada. Ong was later elected as the vice-president of the Chess Federation of Canada from 2013 to 2014, under the presidency of Vlad Drkulec.
Running career
Ong started running as a healthy lifestyle change. He used to weigh 230 pounds before his running days, and lost 60 extra pounds from running.
On April 18, 2016, Ong made an appearance at the 2016 Boston Marathon and finished with a net time of 3:29:04.
On June 10, 2018, Ong was the fastest Canadian and eighth overall at the Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon Half-Marathon, qualifying for the TCS New York City Marathon, with a net time of 1:18:11.
On April 15, 2019, Ong made an appearance at the 2019 Boston Marathon and finished with a net time of 3:16:52.
On August 18, 2019, Ong competed at the 5K run during the Edmonton Marathon weekend, and finished third overall with a net time of 17:03.
Ong currently competes in various long-distance road races.
Personal bests
*5K run - 17:03
*10K run - 34:45
*Half Marathon - 1:18:11
*Marathon - 2:55:48
Personal life
Beside Ong's chess and running careers, he is practicing in the nursing profession.

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