Port Blair, Nov. 17: N. Damodaran, an entrepreneur from our Andaman Islands has qualified for the Iron Man 70.3 World Championship. Damodaran registered his qualifications for the Iron Man by successfully completing the Iron 70.3 organised in Goa last week.

Iron Man a 70.3 is a half Ironman-distance triathlon, consisting of a 1900m swim, 90km bike ride and 21kms half marathon to finish. It's a serious feat of endurance and a big commitment, requiring months of training and preparation. Each athlete will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race.

Damodaran clocked the three events as follows: Swimming (1900 mtrs): 48:27 min, Cycling (90 Kms): 3:38:32 and Run (21Kms): 3:29:24. He took in total 7 hrs 56 minutes and 23 seconds to reach the finish line.