Chennai, Sept. 5 -- Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin marked a milestone in Indian endurance sports today with the launch of the country's first-ever 5150 Triathlon Chennai. under the Ironman brand. Scheduled for January 11, 2026, the race will be held at the MGM Beach Resort, East Coast Road.

The Chennai launch builds on Ironman's expanding footprint in India, which began with the debut of Ironman 70.3 Goa in 2019. Over the years, Goa has grown into the nation's triathlon capital, drawing over 1,200 athletes from 50 nations. Building on this strong foundation, IRONMAN India has now introduced globally renowned 5150 Triathlon Series to the country, according to a press release.

"By partnering with Ironman India, SDA...