Anil Puri of Indian Army creates history

Lieutenant General, Anil Puri after completing France's oldest cycling event.
Lieutenant General, Anil Puri after completing France's oldest cycling event.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 25: Lieutenant General, Anil Puri has become first serving General of the Indian Army to complete France’s oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit.
The 56-year old officer completed the circuit on August 23, 2019 by cycling non-stop for 90 hours, without sleep.
Puri’s achievement is not only a proud moment for the Indian Army, but for the entire nation.
31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931.
This year, the picturesque town of Rambouillet hosted the departure and arrival for the event.

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