Question: – Who was the first Indian to complete World’s toughest considered cycle race, ‘Race across America’single category (U-50)?
(A) Amit Samarth
(B) Srinivas Gokulnath
(C) Vikram Singh
(D) Amrit Singh
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On June 25 2017, Srinivas Gokulnath of Nasik (Maharashtra) became the first Indian to complete ‘Race Across America (RAAM)’ one of the most esteemed ultra-endurance cycling events in the world, in the 36 years history of the event.
- Srinivas had completed about 4900 km long cycle race in 11 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes in the Solo Male Division (U-50).
- Another Indian, Amit Samarth (Nagpur) became the second Indian to complete the race.
- Amit completed this race in 11 days, 21 hours and 11 minutes.
- Srinivas and Amit remained at 7th and 8th place respectively among the nine people who completed the race.
- This Ultra marathon Cycle Race (Great American Bike Race) is being held in America since 1982.
Related Links:-
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/results.html
http://raceacrossamerica.org/raamx/rcracer.php?s_N_Entry_ID=3502&s_N_Year_ID=41
http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/maharashtra-doctors-become-first-indians-to-finish-race-across-america-as-solo-riders/story-FTct4ZmonJ93d5zWDXOQMI.html