Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Hyderabad's Sanjana Reddy Qualifies for Ironman Championship
Sanjana Reddy, a young athlete from Hyderabad, is going to a big race called the Ironman World Championship!
She earned her spot by finishing a very long race in Australia that involved swimming, biking, and running.
It took her over 15 hours!
Sanjana used to be a swimmer and now trains hard with a coach.
She's excited to compete in Kona, Hawai'i, this October, even though she faced some challenges along the way.
Her goal is to inspire more people from India to participate in endurance sports.
Sanjana Reddy, a 22-year-old from Hyderabad, qualified for the Ironman World Championship.
She qualified after completing Ironman Cairns in Australia on June 15.
Reddy finished the triathlon, which includes swimming, cycling, and running, in 15 hours, 22 minutes, and 13 seconds.
The result secured her a spot in the 18-24 age group for the Kona event.
Reddy is currently preparing for the championship in Kona, Hawai'i, to be held in October 2025.
- Who
- Sanjana Reddy, a triathlete from Hyderabad.
- What
- Sanjana Reddy qualified for the Ironman World Championship.
- When
- The race in Kona, Hawai'i, will be held in October 2025; She qualified on June 15.
- Where
- Kona, Hawai'i (championship); Cairns, Australia (qualifying race)
- Why
- To compete in the Ironman World Championship and inspire others.
Athlete's Perspective
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The value of endurance sports
Athlete's Perspective
The races are an opportunity for self-discovery through pushing oneself beyond comfort zones.
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- Athlete
- Sanjana Reddy
- Age
- 22
- Hometown
- Hyderabad
- Qualifying Event
- Ironman Cairns
- Qualifying Time
- 15 hours 22 minutes 13 seconds
- Championship Location
- Kona, Hawai'i
- Championship Date
- October 2025
- Sport
- Triathlon