Kerala Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas becomes first Indian judge to complete Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

Published 03 Nov 2026, 11:05 IST

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Kerala High Court judge Justice Dechu Kurian Thomas creates history by becoming India's first judge to finish the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Goa, completing the event in 8.46 hours.

— Mathrubhumi English
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KOCHI: Swim, bike through rolling hills, run on the flats, and cross the finish line. For Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, a judge of the Kerala High Court, the Ironman 70.3 Goa was a race that began long before the race day. Balancing the demands of judicial office with triathlon training meant finding…

— The New Indian Express

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Kerala High Court judge Justice Dechu Kurian Thomas creates history by becoming India's first judge to finish the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Goa, completing the event in 8.46 hours.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 03 Nov 2026, 11:05 IST

Kerala Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas becomes first Indian judge to complete Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

Kerala High Court judge Justice Dechu Kurian Thomas creates history by becoming India's first judge to finish the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Goa, completing the event in 8.46 hours.

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 03 Nov 2026, 07:42 IST

Kerala HC Judge Bechu Kurian conquers Ironman 70.3

KOCHI: Swim, bike through rolling hills, run on the flats, and cross the finish line. For Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, a judge of the Kerala High Court, the Ironman 70.3 Goa was a race that began long before the race day. Balancing the demands of judicial office with triathlon training meant finding…

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