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Ratlam, June 18 (HS). Sachin Ashok Sharma, Secretary to General Manager, Western Railway has achieved remarkable success in the recently concluded Comrades Marathon 2024 in South Africa. The Comrades Marathon is one of the most challenging long distance races in the world.
Sharma completed the 86-km marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in South Africa in 11 hours and 24 minutes. The Comrades Marathon, known as the world's oldest and toughest marathon, is attended by 20,000 runners from different countries, making it the largest marathon in the world. Started in 1921, this historic race includes a tough climb with an altitude of 1,800 metres.
Sachin Sharma's achievement is a testimony to his dedication and endurance as a regular fitness enthusiast. He has been actively involved in sports and outdoor activities since his school days (Scindia School, Gwalior) with special interest in athletics, cricket, football, boxing, skating, badminton, shooting, etc. In college, he practiced weight training and short distance running.
During his Civil Services preparation days, he kept jogging daily and won a Gold Medal in Cross Country while at the Academy. Mr Sachin continued with regular strength training in the gym as well as some running despite his busy work schedule. He started Yoga and kick boxing during the days of the Covid pandemic lockdown.
Over the years Sachin Sharma has participated in several 10km races, half and full marathons, ultra marathons, triathlons. Some of the notable ones are Ladakh Full Marathon, Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vasai-Virar Marathon, Tata Ultra (50km), Kas Ultra (65km), Khardung La Challenge (72km at high altitude), Pune Ultra Trial Run (100km), Goa Ironman (70.3km), Bergman (113km), Bergman Olympic Distance. He has also participated and completed Open Sea Swimming. Sunak Rock to Gateway (5km)- National Level, Malvan Sea Swimathon (3km)- National Level and Juhu Sea Swimathon (3km)- State Level.
With the successful completion of this Comrades Marathon, Mr Sharma is now aiming to participate in the Silk Route Ultra (122 km) to be held in Ladakh in September 2024, Hell Race Jaisalmer to Longewala (160 km) in December 2024 and Pune Ultra (160 km) in November 2025 as well as Ironman Australia in 2025.