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#Milestone 𝟏𝟖 𝐀𝐮𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭!!🏅 3.8 km Swim 🏊‍♂️ + 180 km Bike 🚴‍♂️ + 42.2 km Run 🏃‍♂️ + = Finished the race in 14 hours 22 minutes. The toughest single day endurance event in the world. #IronmanFrankfurt

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳

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Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

1. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦 (𝟑.𝟖𝐤𝐦) 🌊 The day started in the rain. 3.8 km of battling through choppy waters with rain pouring down. Visibility was low, but swim was as the only part I was most comfortable in. Getting out of the water in 1.18 hr was the first victory!

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

2. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 (𝟏𝟖𝟎𝐤𝐦): 🚴‍♂️ The rain didn’t let up. 180 km on slick roads, navigating through various landscapes and fighting against 1600m vertical climb. Every hill felt steeper, and slipper slopes added to the challenge.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

3. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 (𝟒𝟐.𝟐𝐤𝐦): 🏃‍♂️ Finally, the rain stopped just as the run began. 42.2 km on tired legs, with every step feeling heavier than the last. I kept telling myself: One foot in front of the other and never stop moving.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

4. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 🏁 Crossing the finish line in 14 hours and 22 minutes—what a feeling! The exhaustion, the euphoria, and the overwhelming sense of achievement. It’s a moment I’ll never forget. All the training, the sacrifices—it all led to this.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

5. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐬— Never biked in the 🌧️ , Never ran a full 42 km marathon 🏃 , Never practiced bike on steep slopes ⛰️. But fortunately I conquered them all with smile on fave and without any accident.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

6. The first time I heard about Ironman race was when @milindrunning did it in 2015 at the age of 50 in 15 hrs 19 min in Switzerland. I had decided that I, too, will do it by the time I turn 25. Of course, career took precedence and later I forgot about this wish.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

7. But in 2022, Ironman Kazakhstan took place in Astana kazakhstan 🇰🇿 on 14 Aug. Nearly 300 athletes from India took part in it. Next day, we invited them to Embassy’s Independent day function. These champions inspired and guided me. And made me remember my long forgotten dream.

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

8. Serendipity works in unimaginable ways if we let it be. Journey so far: i. Mar 2023 - Training started ii. Jul 2023 - Half Ironman 🇰🇿 and Oceanman 5km Swim✔️ iii. Jul 2024 - Oceanman 10km Swim✔️ iv. Aug 2024 - Full Ironman 🇩🇪✔️ What’s next!!? Train, endure, Conquer

Hoc Phone1 year ago

@IndianDiplomacy Well done Ironman of Indian Embassy. Heartiest Congratulations Digvijay

Digvijay Patil 🇮🇳1 year ago

@IndianDiplomacy Thank you so much 🙏🏻😊

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19,563 views • 10 days ago

This was the first time we saw Sufiya struggle. We have been with her since Kanyakumari, and until this day, she made every single day look easy. But this day was different. We were running through the forests of Madhya Pradesh. The roads just kept going up and down. After hours of running on them, her ankles started giving up. You could see the pain in every step she took. For an ultra runner, your legs are everything. When they stop supporting you, nothing feels easy anymore. There was a point where we honestly felt that even 30 km would be difficult today. But she never once spoke about stopping. She just kept saying, “We’ll do 50….. we’ll do 55.” And somehow, by the end of the day, she completed all 67 kilometers. Watching this from so close made us realize something. Being mentally strong doesn’t mean you don’t feel pain. It means you keep moving even when your body is asking you to stop. She knew pushing through could make the injury worse, but we think she knows her limits and also knew why she had started this Run. Today wasn’t just about finishing 67 km. It was about seeing what determination really looks like. #runnergirl #RunningAcrossIndia #KanyakumariToKarakoram #WorldrecordRun

This was the first time we saw Sufiya struggle. We have been with her since Kanyakumari, and until this day, she made every single day look easy. But this day was different. We were running through the forests of Madhya Pradesh. The roads just kept going up and down. After hours of running on them, her ankles started giving up. You could see the pain in every step she took. For an ultra runner, your legs are everything. When they stop supporting you, nothing feels easy anymore. There was a point where we honestly felt that even 30 km would be difficult today. But she never once spoke about stopping. She just kept saying, “We’ll do 50….. we’ll do 55.” And somehow, by the end of the day, she completed all 67 kilometers. Watching this from so close made us realize something. Being mentally strong doesn’t mean you don’t feel pain. It means you keep moving even when your body is asking you to stop. She knew pushing through could make the injury worse, but we think she knows her limits and also knew why she had started this Run. Today wasn’t just about finishing 67 km. It was about seeing what determination really looks like. #runnergirl #RunningAcrossIndia #KanyakumariToKarakoram #WorldrecordRun

Sufiya Sufi Runner

16,993 views • 14 days ago

Oh no… Santa’s sled CRASHED on his way back to the North Pole! 💥 Without your help, Xmas might not happen this year… But don’t worry! Together, we can lift him up and get the gifts delivered on time 👊 The Mission: 🎯 From Dec 16, 11 AM UTC; we have 6 days (until Dec 22, 11 AM UTC) to walk & run 150,000 km together, in STEPN & STEPN GO. Every step literally brings Santa closer to home! Rewards: 🟢 1 x Santa’s Sled STEPN Genesis 🟣 1 x Santa’s Sled STEPN GO Genesis ✨ 100 winners of 1,000 GMT each How to be eligible for rewards: 👉 You must spend at least 10 Energy in total during the event 👉 The 10 Energy needs to be used within a single app (either STEPN or STEPN GO) 👉 Rewards are split: 50% in STEPN, 50% in GO 👉 You can join in both apps to double your chances Xmas is in our hands, help Santa’s delivering those gifts! 🎄 #RunForSanta

Oh no… Santa’s sled CRASHED on his way back to the North Pole! 💥 Without your help, Xmas might not happen this year… But don’t worry! Together, we can lift him up and get the gifts delivered on time 👊 The Mission: 🎯 From Dec 16, 11 AM UTC; we have 6 days (until Dec 22, 11 AM UTC) to walk & run 150,000 km together, in STEPN & STEPN GO. Every step literally brings Santa closer to home! Rewards: 🟢 1 x Santa’s Sled STEPN Genesis 🟣 1 x Santa’s Sled STEPN GO Genesis ✨ 100 winners of 1,000 GMT each How to be eligible for rewards: 👉 You must spend at least 10 Energy in total during the event 👉 The 10 Energy needs to be used within a single app (either STEPN or STEPN GO) 👉 Rewards are split: 50% in STEPN, 50% in GO 👉 You can join in both apps to double your chances Xmas is in our hands, help Santa’s delivering those gifts! 🎄 #RunForSanta

STEPN GO

61,277 views • 7 months ago

The Curious Case of the Lift. 🔍 He lifted. 40 metres before the line. On the lap that decided pole. And it was the fastest thing he could legally do. It started on Friday morning in P1, with a number racing cars do not do: both Mercedes, dead flat at 298 km/h down the Hangar Straight, pedal pinned. Cars speed up. Cars slow down. They do not hold a constant with the driver's foot flat to the floor. I filed it as curious. Then Sprint Quali gave the case a body: pole by 0.011s, and the losing car crossed the line coasting. So I checked every lap. 🔍 14 out of 14 qualifying laps. Both drivers. Every session. 🔍 Never once on a race run. 🔍 Same 40-metre window every time. Any wind. Any tyre. The suspects, eliminated: ❌ Driver error. 2 drivers, 2 sessions, an overnight telemetry review in between. ❌ Sandbagging. Nobody donates pole by 0.011. ❌ The wind. 16 lift points against the weather data. Correlation: 0.12. What's left is 1 line in the rulebook. When a quali battery runs dry, the power has to fade away slowly, by law. Unless the driver himself asks for less. So Mercedes spend every joule where the lap pays most, and end it with a foot instead of software. The driver is what keeps the car legal. The lift didn't lose pole. Flat to the line was never legally available. The lift was the fastest legal way home. PS: Ferrari took pole by solving the same lap backwards. Lowest drag on the grid, so the budget stretches: 322 km/h, still accelerating, flat across the line every single lap. 2 philosophies, 1 constraint, 0.011 between them. 📨 Every chart and every number, in the newsletter: 🎥 The full investigation: 🎧 Prefer your strategy by podcast? We're wherever you get your podcasts

The Curious Case of the Lift. 🔍 He lifted. 40 metres before the line. On the lap that decided pole. And it was the fastest thing he could legally do. It started on Friday morning in P1, with a number racing cars do not do: both Mercedes, dead flat at 298 km/h down the Hangar Straight, pedal pinned. Cars speed up. Cars slow down. They do not hold a constant with the driver's foot flat to the floor. I filed it as curious. Then Sprint Quali gave the case a body: pole by 0.011s, and the losing car crossed the line coasting. So I checked every lap. 🔍 14 out of 14 qualifying laps. Both drivers. Every session. 🔍 Never once on a race run. 🔍 Same 40-metre window every time. Any wind. Any tyre. The suspects, eliminated: ❌ Driver error. 2 drivers, 2 sessions, an overnight telemetry review in between. ❌ Sandbagging. Nobody donates pole by 0.011. ❌ The wind. 16 lift points against the weather data. Correlation: 0.12. What's left is 1 line in the rulebook. When a quali battery runs dry, the power has to fade away slowly, by law. Unless the driver himself asks for less. So Mercedes spend every joule where the lap pays most, and end it with a foot instead of software. The driver is what keeps the car legal. The lift didn't lose pole. Flat to the line was never legally available. The lift was the fastest legal way home. PS: Ferrari took pole by solving the same lap backwards. Lowest drag on the grid, so the budget stretches: 322 km/h, still accelerating, flat across the line every single lap. 2 philosophies, 1 constraint, 0.011 between them. 📨 Every chart and every number, in the newsletter: 🎥 The full investigation: 🎧 Prefer your strategy by podcast? We're wherever you get your podcasts

Ruth Buscombe

34,446 views • 14 days ago

Congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Dr Mohamed Muizzu for Setting a World Record with the Longest Standing Press Conference President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, made history on May 3, 2025 — World Press Freedom Day — by delivering what is believed to be the longest official press conference held while standing at a presidential podium. President Muizzu began the press conference at 10:00 AM on May 3rd, and continued answering questions until 00:54 AM on May 4th, standing throughout the entire event except for short breaks during prayer times. The press session lasted nearly 15 hours, making it a remarkable demonstration of endurance, transparency, and commitment to democratic values. Held at the President’s Office, the conference saw President Muizzu respond to a wide array of questions from local and international journalists — some of whom asked over 30 questions each. The President addressed every topic with patience, clarity, and respectful engagement. Previously, the world record for the longest press conference was believed to be held by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who conducted a 14-hour press marathon in 2019, seated at a table among reporters. In contrast, President Muizzu remained at the official presidential podium throughout, making his achievement not only longer in duration but also more physically demanding. This extraordinary event stands as a milestone for the Maldives and an inspiring example of press freedom and democratic dialogue in action.

Congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Dr Mohamed Muizzu for Setting a World Record with the Longest Standing Press Conference President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, made history on May 3, 2025 — World Press Freedom Day — by delivering what is believed to be the longest official press conference held while standing at a presidential podium. President Muizzu began the press conference at 10:00 AM on May 3rd, and continued answering questions until 00:54 AM on May 4th, standing throughout the entire event except for short breaks during prayer times. The press session lasted nearly 15 hours, making it a remarkable demonstration of endurance, transparency, and commitment to democratic values. Held at the President’s Office, the conference saw President Muizzu respond to a wide array of questions from local and international journalists — some of whom asked over 30 questions each. The President addressed every topic with patience, clarity, and respectful engagement. Previously, the world record for the longest press conference was believed to be held by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who conducted a 14-hour press marathon in 2019, seated at a table among reporters. In contrast, President Muizzu remained at the official presidential podium throughout, making his achievement not only longer in duration but also more physically demanding. This extraordinary event stands as a milestone for the Maldives and an inspiring example of press freedom and democratic dialogue in action.

Ahmed Nihan

13,531 views • 1 year ago

5th AGNIVEER COURSE PASSED OUT FROM DOGRA REGIMENTAL CENTRE The Dogra Regimental Centre conducted the Passing Out Parade and Attestation Ceremony for 5th Agniveer Course on 4th June 2025 at the historic Jamedar Lala Parade Ground. A total of 402 Agniveers passed out and attested to be sworn in as part of the Indian Army. The Agniveers underwent rigorous training of 31 weeks from 01 Nov 2024 till 04 Jun 2025, which included tactical and physical training, drill, weapon handling, field/ battle craft and endurance turning them into professional soldiers. The team building and Esprit-de-Corps was engrained through various sports and professional competitions during the training. A highlight of the training was a weeklong training camp, conducted under realistic field conditions. The camp puts Agniveers into various tactical exercises and situations, initially keeping them self-sustained for 72 hours in field conditions. It culminated in a gruelling 40 km 'Josh Run’, a true test of endurance, spirit, strength and willpower. The parade was reviewed by Major General Anupam Baghi, Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles along with Brigadier Jitendra Sharma, Commandant, The Dogra Regimental Centre in attendance of other officers, families, civil dignitaries and parents of Agniveers. The young Agniveers took the oath to serve the nation with pride and dedication, and to uphold the values of the Indian Army. The Dogra Regimental Centre has a rich history of producing brave and dedicated soldiers who have served the nation with distinction. The event was a proud moment for The Dogra Regimental Centre as it inducted the 5th batch of Agniveers into various battalions of the Dogra Regiment.

5th AGNIVEER COURSE PASSED OUT FROM DOGRA REGIMENTAL CENTRE The Dogra Regimental Centre conducted the Passing Out Parade and Attestation Ceremony for 5th Agniveer Course on 4th June 2025 at the historic Jamedar Lala Parade Ground. A total of 402 Agniveers passed out and attested to be sworn in as part of the Indian Army. The Agniveers underwent rigorous training of 31 weeks from 01 Nov 2024 till 04 Jun 2025, which included tactical and physical training, drill, weapon handling, field/ battle craft and endurance turning them into professional soldiers. The team building and Esprit-de-Corps was engrained through various sports and professional competitions during the training. A highlight of the training was a weeklong training camp, conducted under realistic field conditions. The camp puts Agniveers into various tactical exercises and situations, initially keeping them self-sustained for 72 hours in field conditions. It culminated in a gruelling 40 km 'Josh Run’, a true test of endurance, spirit, strength and willpower. The parade was reviewed by Major General Anupam Baghi, Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles along with Brigadier Jitendra Sharma, Commandant, The Dogra Regimental Centre in attendance of other officers, families, civil dignitaries and parents of Agniveers. The young Agniveers took the oath to serve the nation with pride and dedication, and to uphold the values of the Indian Army. The Dogra Regimental Centre has a rich history of producing brave and dedicated soldiers who have served the nation with distinction. The event was a proud moment for The Dogra Regimental Centre as it inducted the 5th batch of Agniveers into various battalions of the Dogra Regiment.

Aditya Raj Kaul

25,700 views • 1 year ago