A Transcarpathian customs officer is a participant of the triathlon tournament in Barcelona

Serhiy Mykhailytsky – the head of the customs post "Maly Berezny" of the Transcarpathian Customs – participated in the IRONMAN triathlon tournament held in the city of Barcelona, ​​Spain, the SFS website reported. According to the program, the athlete was to swim 3.8 km in open water in the Mediterranean Sea, ride 180 km on a bike and run 42.2 km on the promenade Pineda de Mar and Calella. Serhiy Mykhailytsky, overcame 226 km in 12 hours 31 minutes 54 seconds, in particular, 1 hour 7 minutes 42 seconds for the swimming section, 6 hours 27 minutes 6 seconds for the cycling section, and 4 hours 34 minutes 1 second for the running section.

– I’ve been practicing triathlon for four years, this is the second competition for me. I work out every day: I run 15 km, swim at least 3 km, ride on bike 40 km. Of course, not everything at the same time. Sometimes, I combine swimming and cycling, – Serhiy Mykhailytsky says. – Anyone, who makes an effort, can overcome 226 km. I encourage everyone to practice a healthy lifestyle, and maybe next year you will become the "Iron Man" and overcome 226 km – Serhiy Mikhailytsky says.

According to the athlete, it takes about two years of training to prepare for such a tournament. Next year, the head of the customs post plans to take part in the OCEANMAN competition.