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Meet Nandil Sarma the Assam CM son who finished Ironman Vietnam in under 16 hours

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Published on 15 May 2026
Meet Nandil Sarma the Assam CM son who finished Ironman Vietnam in under 16 hours

He trained just 7 to 8 months for Ironman

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his son, Nandil Sarma, has successfully completed Ironman Vietnam, one of the world’s toughest endurance events. The race demands a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km cycling leg, and a 42.2 km marathon, all in a single day. Sarma finished in about 16 hours after only 7-8 months of preparation, while studying in his fifth year at NLSIU Bengaluru. The CM praised Nandil’s discipline and perseverance.

  • Nandil Sarma completed Ironman Vietnam successfully
  • Course includes 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle, 42.2 km run
  • He finished in approximately 16 hours
  • He trained only 7-8 months before the event
  • He is in his fifth year at NLSIU Bengaluru
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update on X
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