Correct Answer : Shreyas G Hosur
Shreyas G Hosur became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the gruelling “Ironman Triathlon” in Hamburg. Hosur completed the event in 13 hours and 26 minutes.
Let’s take a closer look at the competition and who he is :
The Ironman Triathlon : The Ironman Triathlon is considered to be the toughest single-day sports event in the world with thousands of athletes flocking to compete in it
It comprises three loops :
* Swimming: 3.8-km
* Cycling: 180-km
* Running: 42.2-km.
The finishers are called ‘Ironman’ due to the race’s gruelling mental and physical demands.
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