‘Ironman’ Krishna Prakash becomes first person to swim from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves; covers 16.20 km in less than 6 hrs

• IPS officer Krishna Prakash ‘Ironman’ achieved another milestone, by becoming the first person to swim from the Gateway of India (located at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg in South Mumbai) to the famed Elephanta Caves (located at the Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour).
• This is far from the first time the IPS officer broker broke records in sporting competitions. 
• In 2017, he completed the Ironman Triathlon, one of the most challenging sports events in the world. 
• This is a three-day event that requires the participants to complete a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180.2-kilometer bicycle ride, and a 42.2 km run in 16–17 hours.
• This achievement earned Prakash the ‘Iron Man’ title and a mention in the World Book of Records. 
• He was the first Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant, and Uniformed Services Officer, including Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces, to earn this title!

About Gateway of India: 

• It is a monument in Mumbai which was completed in 1924.
• It is located on the port side of the Arabian Sea in the Apollo Bunder area of South Mumbai.
• It marks the major ports of India and is a major tourist attraction for first time visitors to India.
• It was designed in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

About Elephanta Caves: 

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves are a specimen of rock-cut art and architecture from the time of medieval India.
• The caves are located on the Elephanta or Gharapuri island which is situated at a distance of 11 km from Mumbai city.