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Kumaran Mahalingam
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Born (1981-03-02) March 2, 1981 (age 44)
Chennai
Nationality Indian
Occupation Geologist
Known for Geologist, Standup Paddler
Notable work
Limca book of records for Longest Stand-up Paddling

Kumaran Mahalingam, born on March 2, 1981, is an amazing Indian geologist. He's also a fantastic stand-up paddler and works to teach people about protecting nature. He holds three special records in the Limca Book of Records for his incredible stand-up paddling achievements. He even has a certificate as a wilderness first responder from a school in the USA, meaning he's trained to help people in wild places.

Kumaran Mahalingam: Geologist and Adventurer

Growing Up and Studying Geology

Kumaran Mahalingam was born in Chennai, India, on March 2, 1981. He went to Presidency College in Chennai and earned a degree in Geology. Geology is the study of Earth's rocks, minerals, and landforms. After finishing his studies, he started working at a company called Cairn India.

Amazing Achievements and Awards

Kumaran Mahalingam is famous for his incredible feats in stand-up paddling. He has achieved three records in the Limca Book of Records. These records are for paddling long distances to help raise awareness about protecting our environment.

  • He holds a record for the first long-distance stand-up paddling journey.
  • He also achieved the highest stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) feat in 2016. He paddled 16,618 feet across Tso Ltak Lake in Ladakh, India. Imagine paddling at such a high altitude!
  • Besides his paddling achievements, Kumaran is also a certified Wilderness First Responder. This means he has special training from the National Outdoor Leadership School in the USA to provide first aid and help people in wild, remote places.
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