Chennai, Jan. 11 -- Indian athletes delivered standout performances as IRONMAN group's 5i50 Triathlon Chennai unfolded in spectacular fashion on Sunday morning, with the city hosting its first-ever Olympic Distance Triathlon event alongside the DuYoska Duathlon, as per a release.

The event was flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, in the presence of Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sneha D, IAS, District Collector of Chengalpattu, Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), and Deepak Raj, CEO, Yoska and Country Head, IRONMAN India.

The landmark endurance events brought together 650 athletes across all categories and internat...