Here’s some good news for the day. An IPS officer has made it to the World Book of Records for a stunning reason and we can’t get prouder. Read on. 

So, IPS Officer Krishna Prakash has made it to the World Book of Records for being the first Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant and Uniformed Services Officer, including Armed Forces and Para Military Forces, to earn the Iron Man title. Isn’t that phenomenal?

© Twitter/Krishnapips

In 2017, Prakash had completed the Ironman Triathlon - which is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. The triathlon participants are required to complete a 3.8 kilometre swim, a 180.2 kilometre-long bicycle ride, and a 42.2-kilometre run - all within a set time frame of 16 to 17 hours. 

On Wednesday morning, Prakash, Commissioner of Police - Pimpri Chinchwad, announced on his Twitter account that he had made it to the World Book of Records. 

The IPS Officer shared three photographs which show him being awarded a certificate for being the first Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant and Uniformed Services Officer to complete the Ironman Triathlon. 

Honoured to become a part of 'World Book of Record Holders' for being the first Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant and Uniformed Services Officer including Armed Forces and Para Military Forces to earn the Iron Man title! 🇮🇳
Jai Hind 🇮🇳#IronMan #WednesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ytk7MvxPRv

— Krishna Prakash (@Krishnapips) January 20, 2021

The comments section of his post has been filled with praise and congratulatory messages. 

"Congratulations sir ... super happy and excited for your success...it's your time too shine ... nobody deserves it more!!" wrote actor Suniel Shetty. 

Congratulations sir ... super happy and excited for your success...it’s your time too shine ... nobody deserves it more !!

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 20, 2021

To which, he replied, “Thank you so much Suniel. Thankful for all the love and support. Jai Hind Smiling face with smiling eyesFlag of IndiaParty popper” (sic)

Thank you so much Suniel. Thankful for all the love and support. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Krishna Prakash (@Krishnapips) January 20, 2021

"Congratulations KP. Proud of you," said IPS Sanjay Kumar. Check out some of the reactions of people on the micro-blogging site here:

Congratulations

— Dipanshu Kabra (@ipskabra) January 20, 2021

Congratulations Sirji
Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Kamlesh Bhandari (@KamsBhandari) January 20, 2021

Congratulations Sir..! It’s Proud of Nation...

— Trishul™️ (@trishul4213) January 20, 2021

Congratulations Sir!! Keep inspiring 🇮🇳

— Akancha Srivastava (@AkanchaS) January 20, 2021

Proud of you and your achievements dear. pic.twitter.com/1bd4QwbSxY

— amitabh sahay (@amit_hzb) January 20, 2021

Congratulations Sir. You Are Inspiration To All Of Us.

— Sonu Pardeshi (@Sonu_Pardeshi_) January 20, 2021

Congratulations, well deserved

— Atharva Deshmukh (@AtharvaD24) January 20, 2021 

According to its website, the World Book of Records is one of the leading organisations in international certification. The organisation catalogues and verifies world records from across the world. 

© Twitter/Krishnapips

Actor Milind Soman, IPS officer Ravinderkumar Singhal and former Indian national champion Kaustubh Radhkar are some of the other Indians who have completed the immensely difficult triathlon.

We are super proud of this Mr Prakash. Keep inspiring!

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