Vedangi Kulkarni (born 1998) is an Indian endurance cyclist. In 2018 at the age of 20, she became the youngest woman to cycle the globe.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Vedangi Kulkarni | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1998 (age 25–26) Pune, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Endurance cycling |
Biography edit
Kulkarni comes from Pune, India. She studies sports management at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.[10]
Record attempt edit
Preparations for the record attempt began in 2016. The journey began in Perth, Australia in June 2018 and ended in Kolkata, India. It involved cycling a total of 29,000 km in 159 days, pedalling over 300 km a day, spanning 14 countries.[1][10][11] Some hurdles she faced along the journey involved being chased by a grizzly bear in Canada, camping alone for multiple nights in the Russian snow, and being robbed at knife-point in Spain. She did not have anyone accompanying her for 80 percent of the journey. Kulkarni encountered temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "India's Vedangi Kulkarni becomes the fastest Asian to cycle the globe". The Times of India. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "साइकल से दुनिया का चक्कर लगाने वाली सबसे तेज एशियाई महिला बनी वेदांगी कुलकर्णी". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 23 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "India's Vedangi Kulkarni becomes fastest Asian to cycle the globe". Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Pune girl becomes fastest Asian to cycle around the world". OnManorama. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Bournemouth University student becomes fourth fastest woman - and the youngest - to cycle round the world". road.cc. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Nigdi girl cycles around the globe in 159 days". The Times of India. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Once Chased by a Grizzly Bear, Pune Girl Becomes Fastest Asian to Cycle Around the Globe!". The Better India. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "This woman cyclist from Pune, India is the fastest in Asia to ride across the globe in just 159 days". Business Insider. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Mathew, Sunalini (28 January 2019). "This Indian woman is the youngest to cycle around the world". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Pune girl Vedangi Kulkarni becomes fastest Asian woman to cycle around the globe". The Indian Express. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Pune's Vedangi Kulkarni becomes the fastest Asian to cycle the globe". Mumbai Mirror. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
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