On 12 May 2024, two students from the Sports and Health Science programme of the School of Health Science and members of MFU Triathlon Club, participated in the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Viet Nam. The challenging course consisted of 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21km run.
Mr. Kenshin Mizushima, a fourth-year student secured an impressive second in the Male 18-24 age group category, finishing the race in 4 hours, 12 minutes and 26 seconds. Mr. Karan Malhotra, a second-year student, also performed exceptionally, achieving the sixth place in the same age group with a time of 5 hours, 35 minutes and 41 seconds.
Both students' remarkable achievements earned them qualification for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2024 in New Zealand. This prestigious competition brings together the world's best athletes, and MFU is proud to have these talented students representing the university.
