Renee Noronha Youngest Indian Woman to Conquer an Ironman

What do people do when they are 18? They prepare for exams, plan for their next trip with friends, or figure out which college to go to, right? Renee Noronha, on the other hand, had other plans.

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Unlike others, she decided to swim, cycle, and run a full marathon, all in one stretch, to become the youngest Indian woman to conquer an Ironman.

Roots of her strength

Renee was born in Mumbai, the city of dreams. Raised with the value of kindness, courage, and passion, she carried these lessons into everything she did. Encouragement from the family to try new things and their efforts to push her beyond her comfort zone made her strive for extraordinary things. What shaped her most was her love for gymnastics.

For more than a decade, Renee trained as an artistic gymnast. She dedicated herself to nearly eight hours of practice. She learnt how to fall and get back up and how to stay disciplined and determined even when tired. The sport taught her how to handle pressure and, most importantly, never give up after a fall.

When she made history