The first 'Olympic competition' between the universe and the Earth

NASA astronaut - Sunita Williams became the first person to compete with ground athletes on a triathlon test that includes running, cycling and "swimming" from the universe.

Sunita Williams became the chief of Expedition 33 on the International Space Station (ISS) - the space research module currently orbiting and 386 km from Earth.

To perform the triathlon test like the athletes taking part in the Nautica Malibu 3 triathlon competition held in Southern California last weekend, Williams astronaut used fitness equipment. Specially operated in a zero gravity environment including on-site bicycles, treadmill jogging equipment and endurance booster equipment.

After "swimming" a distance of 0.8km, cycling 29km and running 6.4km, Ms Williams completed her test with a time of 1 hour 48 minutes and 33 seconds.

The real astronaut Sunita Williams
Show the triathlon exam on the ISS station

"I am very happy to have completed my test," Williams said from the ISS station after rolling the finish line.

The ISS station, which is equipped with a treadmill electric treadmill and bicycle pedal at the belt mount, keeps astronauts from floating in the air while doing the exercise.

Therefore, to simulate the same swimming competition as under Earth, Williams astronaut used a device called the Advanced Anti-Push Exercise Device (ARED) to practice weightlifting and push-ups similar to the test. swim in micro-gravity environment.

Exercise, which is considered a mandatory regulation for all astronauts because of its zero gravity environment, the muscles and bones are very vulnerable and weak.

Before participating in the Nautica Malibu 3 triathlon competition on screen with athletes on the ground, Williams began practicing the exam content before being posted to the ISS on July 14.

After setting foot on the ISS station, the female astronaut participated in the Falmouth Street run on August 12 in the universe - a step forward for the triathlon competition that took place last weekend. .

In 2007, Williams astronaut also participated in the Boston Marathon on the treadmill jogging device inside the ISS station with 4 hours 23 minutes and 10 seconds.

Currently, Williams is one of three astronauts currently living and researching on the ISS. According to the plan, two astronauts including Yuri Malenchenko of Russia and Akihiko Hoshide - the Japanese will join the crew chief Williams back to Earth in November.

Meanwhile, two Russian astronauts - Gennady Padalka and Sergei Revin and a NASA astronaut - Joe Acaba were those who had left the ISS station and returned to Earth safely on Sunday (September 16). Expected, three other astronauts will be taken to the ISS station in October.