Ghoomer star Saiyami Kher creates history as she becomes 1st Indian female actor to finish Ironman Triathlon in Germany

Saiyami Kher, who impressed audiences with her portrayal in films like Ghoomer, Sharmaji Ki Beti, Choked and others, has created history by becoming the first Indian actress to complete the prestigious Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Germany.

The race consists of a 1.9 km swim, 90 km of cycling, and a 21.1 km run to be completed back-to-back without breaks.

Talking about the journey, she 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.”

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Highlighting the challenges faced in the journey including missed flights and lost luggage, Saiyami added, “This race has been about losing my way but ultimately finding my path. 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,” she added

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap also lauded Saiyami for her achievement by sharing a post on Instagram and wrote, “Finally @saiyami . Long held dream realised with all your hard work and determination. You inspire me to be a better version of myself . Kudos”.