Belagavi IGP Sandeep Patil Completes Ironman 70.3 in Sydney

Inspector-General of Police Sandeep Patil, Northern Range, Belagavi, completed the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney on May 10, 2026, in Australia. Competing in the M45-49 age group, Patil finished the 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle, and 21.1 km half marathon in 7 hours, 16 minutes, and 25 seconds.

His segment times included a 49 minute 58 second swim, a 3 hour 38 minute 3 second bike ride, and a 2 hour 35 minute 6 second run, securing 77th place among finishers in his division. Patil has previously completed Ironman 70.3 events in Goa, Thailand, Poland, Turkey, and Copenhagen.

Patil, a senior IPS officer, described the challenge as a test of endurance, discipline, and mental resilience, stating that each race demands consistency and the will to keep moving forward, according to an official release. He remains focused on balancing professional duties with personal fitness goals. The next event in his training cycle has not been disclosed.