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08/06/22 09:08 AM IST

Shreyas Hosur

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  • Shreyas Hosur, Dy. FA&CAO © from South Western Railway has made Indian Railways proud by becoming  the first ever Railway officer and also the first ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. 
Triathlon
  • The event included 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Cycling and 42.2 km Running. Shreyas completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins on 5th June 2022, in Hamburg, Germany.
  • The finishers of the event are popularly known as ‘IRONMAN’ befitting the mental and physical strength the event demands.
  • The event started with 3.8km Swim  in the chilly waters of the Hamburg lake which was  followed by 180 km long cycling in the country side and ended with a full marathon of 42.2kms.
Source- PIB 

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