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The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

Girish Mallya (37): Utra-marathon runner, editor, publisher - Popular Science India. “To me, Girish personifies and embodies the runner's spirit. His commitment and determination is incredibly inspiring- his passion inspired me. I would have never thought I could even attempt a 200 km marathon, but due to his

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Perseverance is key. Meghan Hicks secured her first victory in the Marathon des Sables, four years after her first participation. Female winner and 17th overall, her time 24h42’01, is the best a woman has finished the Marathon des Sables in its modern version. MDS officials witnessed her performing a

First Everest, now Makalu - Indian mountaineer looks to climb them all

First Everest, now Makalu - Indian mountaineer looks to climb them all

Arjun Vajpai aims to be the first Indian to climb all 14 peaks in the world that cross 8000 meters Mount Everest is as high as one can get- on foot- in the world. And if you have reached the summit at the age of 16, is there a bigger

Indian sails across world alone- enters the record books

Indian sails across world alone- enters the record books

The Navy officer became the first in a country of billions, to circumnavigate solo, on a yacht. An Indian navy sailor has found his name at the bottom of the list of the Joshua Slocum Society International, a global body which honors all solo and long distance sailors for epic

First-ever 'Icefall doctor' death on Everest

First-ever 'Icefall doctor' death on Everest

Most commercial Everest expeditions rely on elite Sherpa route-setters to fix ladders and ropes above base camp. Now, only six remain to do this dangerous job on the world's highest mountain. first-ever-icefall-doctor-death-everest Mingmar Sherpa, 45, performed a crucial task on Everest. 'Icefall doctors' are responsible for

Sandeep Maity: Delhi's climbing hero, competing in France!

Sandeep Maity: Delhi's climbing hero, competing in France!

Sandeep Maity becomes the first Indian to take part in the IFSC Bouldering World Championships Last weekend, while the nation watched an intense cricket match, a handful of climbing enthusiasts were scrounging the interwebs for any news on India's rare appearance at the Bouldering World Championships.20-year-old Sandeep

Amputee, ex-volleyball player to attempt Everest

Amputee, ex-volleyball player to attempt Everest

Arunima Sinha has overcome odds in just two years to train for the 29,029 ft ascent on a prosthetic limbA volleyball player who lost a leg after a criminal attack on a train in India two years ago, is aiming to be the first Indian to climb Everest on