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Most siblings remember friendly childhood challenges like, “I will race you to school” or “Catch me if you can.” But this brother and sister from Mysuru take that friendly competition to the…

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Published October 8, 2022 · 7 min read
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Most siblings remember friendly childhood challenges like, “I will race you to school” or “Catch me if you can.” But this brother and sister from Mysuru take that friendly competition to the next level by participating in Triathlons, an endurance sport where one has to Swim, Cycle and Run long distances.

Born to Dr. M.S. Prasad and Prabha Prasad, siblings Prajwal and Pragna say that it means a lot to have a family member while taking on tough tasks. While Prajwal is a BE Mechanical graduate from the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) and runs his own business, his sister Pragna is a medical student at A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangaluru. Prajwal and Pragna have both completed Ironman Triathlon events in Australia, New Zealand, Italy and India, a rare achievement. In this exclusive interview with Star of Mysore, Prajwal and Pragna spoke about their love for Triathlons and how it helps to have a sibling together in pursuing a goal.

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