From Seizures to Start Lines: The Inspiring Journey of Aditya Mehta

What would you do if you were told you couldn’t swim, drive or safely play sport—because of a medical diagnosis you received at just 4 years old?

For Aditya Mehta, the answer has always been: challenge it.

Diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, Aditya has faced seizures, setbacks and even a coma. But that didn’t stop him from becoming a passionate endurance athlete—completing multiple marathons, learning to swim as an adult, and competing in triathlons across Sprint, Olympic and Half Ironman distances.

His journey is one of grit, mindset, and the power of smart, consistent progress.

From Diagnosis to Determination

Aditya’s early years weren’t easy. Diagnosed with epilepsy at four, he spent much of his childhood managing seizures and the limitations that came with them. But in 2015, something shifted.

Inspired by the energy of the Mumbai Marathon, he signed up for his first half marathon—despite having no running ba...