New Delhi, Oct 28: Karnataka Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya achieved significant feat on Sunday as the first member of parliament to complete an Ironman triathlon.
PM Modi lauded Tejasvi Surya’s successful completion of Ironman Challenge as a commendable feat.
In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote:
“Commendable feat! I am sure this will inspire many more youngsters to pursue fitness related activities.”
What is Ironman race?
The Ironman 70.3 Goa, known for attracting athletes from over 50 countries, has become a premier event for athletes and fitness enthusiasts in India and across the World.
The challenge involves a 1.9km swim, a 90km cycling segment, and a 21.1km run, covering a total distance of 113km. This is the ultimate test of one’s endurance, and physical and mental fitness.
Surya, who was previously part of a relay team in 2022 where he completed the 90 km cycling segment, finished the entire distance this year, clocking a time of 8 hours, 27 minutes, and 32 seconds.
“Over the last 4 months, I have trained rigorously to improve my fitness and as a result, am happy to share that I have completed this challenge!” Surya shared on social media.
