Belagavi: Nine athletes from Belagavi participated in the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Goa, held on November 1, with six competing in the individual category and three taking part as a relay team.
Among the individual participants, Tejas Patil recorded the fastest finish from Belagavi, completing the gruelling event in 6 hours, 20 minutes and 8 seconds.
The six individual participants and their preliminary finish timings, as displayed on the event tracker, are:
| Athlete | Category | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tejas Patil | M18-24 | 06:20:08 |
| Santosh Shanbhag | M45-49 | 06:36:05 |
| Parashram Gore | M25-29 | 07:15:06 |
| Rahul A M | M35-39 | 07:21:10 |
| Pruthviraj Pawardesai | M25-29 | 07:47:08 |
| Mayura Shivalikar | F50-54 | 08:12:57 |
Notably, Santosh Shanbhag and Mayura Shivalikar are multiple-time Ironman finishers, adding to their experience in long-distance endurance events.
Apart from the individual participants, three athletes from Belagavi – Balchandra Dori, Akshay Siddannavar and Sussen – participated as a relay team, collectively taking on the three disciplines of the event.
What is Ironman 70.3?
Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, is a long-distance triathlon involving three consecutive disciplines: 1.9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling and 21.1 km of running (a half marathon), covering a total distance of 113 km or 70.3 miles.
In the relay category, three team members share these disciplines, with each participant completing one leg of the event.
Completing an Ironman 70.3 requires considerable endurance, physical conditioning, preparation and mental determination.
With nine athletes participating, Belagavi had a strong presence at this year’s Goa edition, showcasing the city’s growing interest in endurance sports and triathlon.
Congratulations to all the participants!
Disclaimer: The names listed above are of the nine Belagavi participants known to us at the time of publication. There may be other athletes from Belagavi who participated in the Ironman 70.3 Goa. If we have missed anyone, please share their names with us so we can update the list.