''This was the third time'' in a sentence

[rlenin]

Hi teachers,
Once I have asked about the usage of the phrase "this is the first time" in a sentence, and got the right answer.
Now, the following sentence is taken from a Times of India story. Is it correct?

"This was the third time in seven years that Khan, who took to Twitter to express his anguish, was detained at a US airport."


Thanks in advance

 

[Rover_KE]

Yes, it's fine.