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India Today
18-07-2025
- India Today
Against all odds
During Saiyami Kher's first Ironman 70.3 in September 2024, she went2 km off course on the bike route and had to retrace her steps. She missed out on adequate hydration, resulting in painful shin splints. But she pushed on to the finish, the last legitimate finisher. 'The biggest muscle you train in a triathlon is your mind. I learned that no amount of fitness matters if you lose heart halfway,' says Kher, 33.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Exclusive: 'I was way more nervous this time', says Saiyami Kher on her second Ironman 70.3 feat
Saiyami Kher in Sweden In September 2024, Saiyami Kher completed the toughest triathlon: Ironman 70.3, and if that wasn't enough, she went ahead and did it again. This makes her the first Indian actor to conquer Ironman 70.3 twice in a year. Saiyami successfully completed her second-half Ironman on July 6 in Jönköping, Sweden. The race requires participants to swim 1.9 km of open water, cycle 90 km, and complete a 21.1 km half-marathon run all within a single day. Her time in Sweden came with additional challenges, including cold waters, relentless hills, and strong headwinds. But Saiyami managed to finish 32 minutes faster than last year. Was she more confident this time around, given her experience last year? She told us from Sweden, 'I was actually way more nervous this time. Can't fathom why. Maybe because the race was way tougher.' When asked whether the triathlon would be a tradition going forward since she has done it twice, she replied, 'That I don't know, but every year, I definitely want to do one event that makes me feel good about myself. As a woman, it's additionally a big pain to do such a physically challenging activity with your period, but it's just a reminder that it's always mind over matter. There's a strange, quiet pride in finishing something that once felt impossible. A deep joy.'
News18
08-07-2025
- News18
Saiyami Kher Makes India Proud, Completes Ironman 70.3 Twice In 2025
Last Updated: Saiyami Kher is the first Indian actor to complete the Ironman 70.3 triathlon twice in a year, finishing her second race in Sweden 32 minutes faster. Actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first Indian actor to complete the Ironman 70.3 triathlon twice in a single year. Her most recent feat took place on July 6, 2025, at the Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Jonkoping, Sweden, one of the toughest triathlon circuits globally. The Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, is no easy task. It involves a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km cycling leg, and a 21.1 km half-marathon, all completed back-to-back in a single day. Saiyami had previously completed her first Ironman 70.3 in September 2024, marking her entry into the international triathlon scene. Her second attempt not only demonstrated her consistency but also showed significant improvement. She completed the course 32 minutes faster than her debut race. Despite battling freezing water temperatures, steep climbs, and intense headwinds, Saiyami pushed through to the finish line with determination. After the race, she shared moments from the triathlon on Instagram, writing, 'People often ask why I put myself through this kind of torture. The truth is, it's not about proving anything to the world. I've never thrived on external validation." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saiyami Kher (@saiyami) She further reflected on her personal motivation, saying, 'For me, endurance sport is deeply personal — it's a race against my own doubts. This year, my only goal was to be better than I was last year. And I did just that." Saiyami also highlighted a challenge many women can relate to — competing during her menstrual cycle. 'As a woman, it's additionally a big pain to do such a physically challenging activity during your period, but it's just a reminder that it's always mind over matter. There's a strange, quiet pride in finishing something that once felt impossible. A deep joy." On the work front, Saiyami is gearing up for Special Ops Season 2, reuniting with Neeraj Pandey and Kay Kay Menon. She was last seen in Agni alongside Pratik Gandhi and will soon make her Malayalam debut opposite Roshan Mathew. First Published: July 08, 2025, 16:06 IST
