PETALING JAYA: Mohd Izzat Hilmi Abdul Halil gave Malaysian Pro Cycling (MPC) their first international podium after finishing third in Stage 1 of the Tour of Thailand.

The 28-year-old put up an impressive performance in the challenging 131km race from King Naresuan Shrine at Sanam Chandra Palace, Phitsanulok to Sukhothai Historical Park yesterday.