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Milind Soman completed the Florida Ultraman 2017 challenge by covering 517.5 km barefoot

Milind Soman participated in the three day endurance test, Ultraman Florida 2017 and won the challenge.

Updated: February 23, 2017 9:09 AM IST

By Aishwarya Krishnan

Milind Soman completed the Florida Ultraman 2017 challenge by covering 517.5 km barefoot

Milind Soman has transformed from a childhood crush to an inspiration for every millennial. The 51-year old swimmer-turned-model-turned-actor-turned-runner-turned-triathlete just completed the ultra-endurance event, Ultraman Florida 2017. The inspirational actor who has been promoting physical fitness participated in the three-day event held on February 17-19, 2017 and went on to win this extremely difficult physical endurance test by travelling 517.5 kilometers barefoot. The three-day event which involved 423 km of cycling, a 10 km swim and 84 km ultra-marathon. Milind Soman transformed from his Ironman stature to the Ultraman by winning this event.

Milind Soman had earlier won the grueling Ironman in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2015. The actor, who has redefined ageing gracefully had taken the Ironman challenge to celebrate his 50th birthday. The Ironman, involving a 3.8-km swim, 180.2-km cycle ride and a 42.2-km run, is considered one of the world’s toughest races. Florida Ultraman, which is Soman’s latest win is much more grueling and exhausting. Milind Soman will allow you to take a selfie with him only if you do push-ups!

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Ultraman Florida is a three-day athletic endeavour guaranteed to test an athlete’s physical and mental limits. It is a journey that will touch your soul and create memories that will last a lifetime. The race covers a total distance of 321.6 miles (517.5 kilometres), around central Florida, it requires that each participant completes a 6.2 mile (10 K) open water swim, a 263 mile (423 K) bike ride, and a 52.4 mile (84 K) ultra-marathon run. Day 1 is a 6.2-mile swim and 92-mile bike, Day 2 is a 171-mile bike, and Day 3 is a 52.4-mile run.

Milind Soman, who is also recognised as the marathon man, also took the two-week-long marathon between Ahmedabad and Mumbai in 2016. The actor completed the marathon and added it to his long list of athletic achievements. Soman’s 76-year-old mother had also joined him in one belt of this two-week run and made the news.

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