K Annamalai completes Ironman 70.3 in Goa for second year
The former IPS officer and ex-BJP leader described experiencing excruciating pain and muscle cramps during the endurance event.
Former IPS officer and ex-BJP leader K Annamalai finished the Ironman 70.3 challenge in Goa for the second year in a row, according to the Hindustan Times. The endurance event involves a 1.9-km swim, a 90-km cycling leg, and a 21.1-km run, covering a total distance of 113 km.
Annamalai shared on X that the final stretch was difficult due to relentless cramps and severe pain. He stated that crossing the finish line made the struggle worthwhile and said the experience helps him become a better version of himself.
He also expressed gratitude to the volunteers of Ironman 70.3 Goa for organising the event. His achievement received various congratulatory messages from social media users.
In the same event on Monday, BJP Goa party worker Sanket Arsekar completed the triathlon for the third consecutive year, as reported by ANI. Arsekar, 38, ran the 21.1-km half-marathon as part of a relay team alongside teammates Ram and Navin.
The relay team, which included the swim and cycling legs, finished with a total time of 6:03 hours. Arsekar, who is associated with the Bajrang Dal, also launched a 30-day fitness challenge called #SuperFitNovember.
The challenge will conclude with a 5 km and 10 km marathon on 29 November.