Bollywood actor Saiyami Kher has reached a remarkable milestone by completing the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Germany. She is now the first Indian female actor to conquer this grueling race, which consists of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run.
The Ironman 70.3, often referred to as the Half Ironman, is one of the toughest endurance events globally. Despite its demanding nature, Kher crossed the finish line, proudly adding this achievement to her personal and professional accolades.
Reflecting on her journey, Kher shared, ‘Crossing the finish line of the Ironman 70.3 and getting that medal has to be one of the proudest moments of my life. This has been on my bucket list forever, and I am just so happy I finally did it! Training for an Ironman while juggling 12 to 14-hour shooting was tough. There were days when motivation was nowhere to be found, and it really felt like a battle with myself.’
Kher shared the challenges she encountered along the journey, including missed flights and lost luggage, but she emphasized the importance of resilience.
Saiyami added, ‘I’m very happy I managed this, not just for finishing but for the journey that got me here. It showed me the power of determination and how if you put your mind to something no one can stop you. I’ll carry this moment with me forever! I want to be a Lambi race ki ghodi not only in endurance sport but also in my acting career’.
On the professional front, Saiyami was recently seen in R. Balki’s ‘Ghoomer’, alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Angad Bedi. She also starred in Sharmaji Ki Beti with Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, as well as Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi, and Parvin Dabas.
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