Nepali-American runner Bal Joshi has set a record by completing a marathon in Antarctica, a continent covered in snow for twelve months, wearing Nepali attire.

Joshi set a record by completing the first marathon in Antarctica under the World Marathon Challenge on Saturday. He also became the first runner to complete a marathon in Antarctica wearing a suit. Joshi completed the 42-km marathon on Saturday morning in the freezing minus 20 degree temperature of Antarctica. Joshi, who ran in the snow in Nepali attire, hoisted the American and Nepali flags at the end. The marathon started at 3 am Antarctic time. He said that he completed the race easily, which was considered impossible to run in the snow wearing a suit. Joshi is one of 56 runners from 32 countries, who started the race on Saturday in Antarctica.

This marathon, which has been held every year since 2015, is considered very challenging. This marathon, which is held continuously for seven days on all seven continents with seven objectives, is called the 777 Marathon.

Joshi said that he ran in a jacket and pants in the marathon to promote Nepali heritage and culture worldwide. Joshi, who completed the marathon in Antarctica, will participate in the marathon to be held there on February 1 (Sunday).

The marathon, which started from Antarctica, will conclude on the seventh day in Miami, America. The first in Antarctica (January 31), the second in Cape Town, Africa (February 1), the third in Perth, Australia (February 2), the fourth in Dubai, Asia (February 3), the fifth in Madrid, Spain (February 4), the sixth in Brazil (February 5) and the seventh and final marathon in Miami, America (February 6).