NNA - Lebanese athlete Tonya Makary has officially qualified for the prestigious Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, which will take place on October 11, 2025.

Ehden native Tonya's triathlon journey began in 2020 after undergoing knee surgery. Driven by a strong desire to come back stronger, she began training with coach Joao Arteche in May of that year, with the ultimate goal in mind: Kona.

On March 30, 2025, Tonya competed in the Ironman South Africa Championship in Port Elizabeth, her second full Ironman competition (3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run), thus securing her place at the starting point in Kona.

==========R.Sh.