Shreyas G Hosur made India as well as the Indian Railways very proud today as he completed the gruelling Ironman Triathlon in Hamburg Germany. Announcing this the Railway Ministry said that he had become the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete this event.

A moment of pride for Railways!

Congratulations to Mr. Shreyas Hosur who became the first Railway Officer to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon in Hamburg, Germany, which includes 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Cycling and 42.2 km Running. pic.twitter.com/wFFOIaJekq

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) June 6, 2022

Described as the toughest single-day sports event in the world, Ironman Triathlon includes 3.8-km swimming, 180-km cycling and 42.2-km running. Hosur completed the event in 13 hours and 26 minutes.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Railway said: “The finishers of the event are popularly known as ‘IRONMAN’, befitting the mental and physical strength the race demands. Starting the 3.8-km swim at 6:30 am in the chilly waters of the Hamburg lake, it was followed by 180-km long cycling in the countryside and ended with a full marathon of 42.2 km. This makes Shreyas also the first officer from the non-uniformed civil services to complete the event.”

Hosur joined Indian Railway Accounts Service in 2012 as an officer and is currently serving as the deputy financial advisor and chief accounts officer in the construction department of the South Western Railway.

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