Dr. Usha Hegde, the first woman from Mysuru to complete ‘Ironman’ event, flagged off the 5-km marathon organised by Mysuru Pharma Forum here on June 26. Observing that maintaining a good health is key in these days of modernity, Dr. Usha Hegde said that a brisk walk of about 45 minutes a day is a…
Mysureans complete Delhi Marathon in Boston Marathon Qualifying timing
February 25, 2020V.C. Venkatesh and Dr. Usha Hegde became the first Mysureans to complete Delhi Marathon (42.195-km) in the Boston Marathon Qualifying time. The Marathon was held on Sunday last. To participate in Boston Marathon, one has to reach the specified qualifying timing in Marathons certified by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). While 52-year-old…
Mysuru 10K Run in city on Jan.19
January 17, 2020Dr. Usha Hegde is Brand Ambassador Mysuru: Life is Calling, a Sports Management Company, will be organising the Mysuru 10K Run in city on Jan. 19 (Sunday). The event comprises a 10 km (14 years+), 5 km saree and kurta walk/run (10 years+) and 3 km kids run (8 years+) from Oval Grounds, University of…
City’s first iron woman Dr. Usha Hegde becomes first woman from Mysuru to complete ‘Ironman’ event
December 2, 2019Mysuru: Dr. Usha Hegde from Mysuru city has become the first woman to finish the Ironman Western Australia 2019 Triathlon. The event was held on Nov. 30 and Dr. Usha completed the feat in 14 hours and 30 minutes (14:30:24). Earlier this year in May, Prajwal Prasad became the first Mysurean to finish the Ironman…
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