MADHURJYA BORAH (MADHUR)

Nationality: Indian
Languages: English, Hindi

Coach Madhurjya Borah, known to athletes simply as Madhur, is an experienced triathlon and endurance sports coach with a distinguished background as both a competitive athlete and a professional in the corporate world. Originally from India, Madhur began his journey in triathlon in 1999, at a time when the sport was still emerging in the region. Before dedicating himself fully to coaching and competitive racing, he worked as a banker, bringing with him a disciplined, analytical, and results-driven mindset that continues to inform his approach to athlete development today.

Over more than two decades, Madhur has built a career that spans both elite competition and coaching excellence, amassing over 20 years of triathlon coaching and racing experience, including multiple Ironman 70.3 and Ironman events. He has represented India at both national and international levels in swimming and triathlon, earning recognition as Indian National Champion in 2012 and South Asian Champion in 2013. His competitive achievements extend to the international stage, with a third-place finish at Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay in the Philippines in 2017, and back-to-back second-place finishes in the Asia Elite Category at Ironman 70.3 Danang in 2017 and 2018.

Madhur joined the Thanyapura team in 2018, bringing with him extensive experience in triathlon, swimming, fitness, and strength training. As a coach, he is highly motivated to help athletes of all levels achieve their individual goals, using structured training programs, technical guidance, and a personalized approach tailored to each athlete’s needs and ambitions.

Prior to joining Thanyapura, Madhur operated his own sports company, where he worked closely with athletes across a wide range of levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned competitors. He also served as Fitness Director and Events Coordinator for an Indian sports management company, further broadening his expertise in athlete development and event management.

In addition to his triathlon credentials, Madhur is a World Triathlon ,International Triathlon coaching association certified coach and an ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 1 and Level 2 certified swimming coach. His coaching expertise spans swimming, cycling, running, fitness, and strength and conditioning, enabling him to offer athletes a truly comprehensive approach to endurance performance.

An open-minded and enthusiastic coach, Madhur consistently welcomes new ideas and seeks innovative ways to support athlete development. His unique combination of personal racing experience, professional coaching knowledge, and genuine passion for helping others makes him a dedicated and trusted mentor for athletes ranging from beginners to competitive triathletes.