Trailblazing Triumph

In a tale of sheer determination and courage, city-based entrepreneur Nirupa Shankar emerged as the lone Indian contender in the prestigious Ironman Copenhagen, hosted in August 2023. This ultimate test of endurance comprised a grueling triathlon: a 3.8km swim, a 180km cycle ride, and a full marathon distance of 42.2km.

Amidst the demands of entrepreneurship, Nirupa carved out precious moments to commit to an intensive training regime.

In spite of time constraints, she poured her heart and soul into preparing for the triathlon.

Despite the daunting challenge and it being her inaugural attempt, Nirupa displayed unparalleled resilience and grit. With unwavering determination, she crossed the finish line after an exhaustive 14 hours, 47 minutes, and 41 seconds, maintaining an astounding average pace of seven minutes and 56 seconds per kilometer.