Mohit Kohli’s Quest for World Record Ends in Tragedy
A devastating accident in Chile has cut short the life of 36-year-old Indian cyclist, Mohit Kohli, who was attempting to break the world record for the fastest 10,000 km journey across South America on a standard bicycle.
Details of the Accident
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Time and Location: The incident occurred at 8:30 am (local time) on Wednesday on Route 5 in the Pozo Almonte commune.
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Cause of Death: Kohli was fatally run over by a minibus.
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Investigation: Personnel from the national law enforcement agency and the Traffic Accident Investigation Section (SIAT) of the Iquique Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Background on Mohit Kohli’s Journey
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Goal: Kohli aimed to set the fastest cycling record from Cartagena, Colombia to Ushuaia, Argentina.
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Distance: The journey spanned 10,000 kilometers, passing through Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile.
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Start Date: Kohli began his journey on January 22 in Cartagena and was documenting his progress on social media.
Existing World Record
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Current Record Holder: Michael Strasser from Austria holds the record for the fastest journey across South America, achieving it in 41 days and 41 minutes in 2018.
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Kohli’s Ambition: Kohli sought to break this record, but unfortunately, his life was lost in the pursuit of this dream.
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