Ladakh’s Iron Man Rewrites 122-km Ultra Marathon Record
What Happened
Nawang Tsering of Ladakh set a new record in the 122-km Silk Route Ultra at the 13th Ladakh Marathon, finishing the grueling high-altitude race in 12 hours, 12 minutes and 18 seconds. The course runs from Nubra Valley over the 17,618-ft Khardung La pass before ending in Leh. Rajasthan's Suraj Meena finished second and became the fastest non-Ladakhi runner in the event's history.
Key Takeaways
The victory further cements Nawang Tsering's reputation as one of India's top high-altitude endurance athletes. His record-breaking run highlights the growing stature of the Ladakh Marathon as one of the world's toughest ultra-distance mountain races.