Nimsang Limboo clinches silver in gruelling Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run

Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 00:00 [IST]

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Nimsang Limboo clinches silver in gruelling Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run

GANGTOK, : Ultra runner Nimsang Limboo secured second position in the arduous 50-kilometer Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run held at Pune, Maharashtra. The event, recognized by the International Trail Running Association, is one of the most challenging and prestigious trail running competitions.

Limboo had previously triumphed in the 30-kilometer category of the Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run in 2022.

The Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run is renowned for pushing athletes to their limits amidst rocky hill terrain, muddy and slippery trails and risky ridges.

The Darap resident also has a marathon gold. He won the 18-35 age category of Kolkata Marathon 2023 and finished an overall fourth. The youngster was very close to securing a spot at the Asian Games qualifying event.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi