Chandrapur: A gynaecologist Dr Prajakta Aswar has etched her name in Indian endurance sports history by becoming the first Indian woman to successfully complete Ultraman Australia, one of the world’s most punishing ultra-endurance competitions, held from May 9 to 11.The brutal three-day race tests extraordinary physical and mental resilience, featuring a 10-km swim, 421-km cycling challenge, and an 84.3-km double marathon run, covering a staggering 515.4 km. Competing against 39 elite athletes from around the world, Dr Aswar was the only woman competitor among eight Indian participants.While several Indian male triathletes, including Milind Soman, Dr Kaustubh Radkar, Shubham Kajale, Ingit Anand, Sidharth Yadav, and IRS officer Jomy Jacob, have previously completed the Australian edition, Dr Aswar has now become the first Indian female athlete to achieve the feat.Her achievement is a testament to her discipline, relentless hard work, determination, and deep passion for the sport. Dr Aswar has previously completed Ironman competitions in several countries, including Germany, Finland, Boston, Estonia, and Goa. Known for constantly setting new personal goals, she dedicates herself wholeheartedly to achieving them. Dr Aswar, who continues to redefine possibilities for Indian women in endurance sports, said, “I urge Indian girls and women to participate wholeheartedly in diverse competitive fields, push their limits, and strive to bring pride to themselves, their families, and the nation.”Her success has drawn widespread admiration, with the Indian Medical Association’s Chandrapur chapter lauding her as an inspiration for women nationwide to pursue excellence fearlessly on the global stage. infographics.Ultraman Australia: Day-Wise Race Breakdown Day 1: 10 km Swim – Open ocean swim in Noosa140 km Bike Ride – Challenging Sunshine Coast terrain Day 2: 276.1 km Bike Ride – Gruelling long-distance cycling with elevation Day 3: 84.3 km Run – Double marathon finishing at Noosa beach Total: 515.4 km of extreme endurance
