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On top of the
world
R. Thirulogachandran (right) with his co-climbers at the
Everest base camp.
Tamil Nadu can take some pride in Ramalingam
Thirulogachandran. The 29-year-old accounts executive with Blue
Dart Aviation completed in 8 hours and 8 minutes and 44 seconds
the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, held recently to commemorate
the 51st anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
He completed the 42 km marathon from Mt.
Everest Base Camp (5364 m) to Namche Bazaar (3446 m).
Thirulogachandran was the only participant from India this year,
says Sarad Pradhan, the Event Director.
"I could take immense pride in hoisting
the tri-colour to mark my participation in this prestigious
marathon", says a beaming Thirulogachandran, whose passion
for mountaineering grows with every event.
Thirulogachandran reported at Kathmandu on May
15. "I started my trekking from Lukla on May 18 via
Phakding-Namche, Bazaar-Khumjung-Tenbouche-Pheriche-Lobuche-Gorekchep
to reach Mt. Kalapathar and Everest Base camp."If encouraged
by the Tamil Nadu Government, I will be able to accomplish even
more", he says thanking the Sports Development Authority for
making available Rs.25,000.
His next mission: next year's Speed Everest
Ascent via South Col Route by the Asian Trekking International.
"If I get sponsorship, I will be able to achieve a new record
to be on top of the world".
By T.S. Shankar
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