Anja Renner

Anja Renner (born 24 July 1986) is a German paratriathlete competing in the PTVI classification (visual impairment). She won the bronze medal in the triathlon at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Biography Anja Renner was born in Neuburg an der Donau with a hearing impairment and was diagnosed with Usher syndrome at the age of 25, a condition affecting both hearing and vision. Due to retinitis pigmentosa, she gradually lost her eyesight and now has less than 10% of her vision remaining. Despite these challenges, she began her triathlon journey at the age of 30, inspired by her husband. She successfully competed in sprint and Olympic distances and qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. However, due to her progressive vision loss and the physical demands of the sport, she had to forgo participation in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Career in Paratriathlon In February 2023, Renner transitioned to para sports, setting the ambitious goal of qualifying for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris within 18 months. She joined the German national team and competed in international events such as the World Triathlon Para Series, World Cups, and World and European Championships. Under the guidance of coaches Tobias Haumann and Ute Schäfer, she continuously improved her performance. At the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, she won the bronze medal in the PTVI triathlon alongside her guide athlete Maria Paulig.

Personal life Anja Renner lives in Gmund am Tegernsee. Before her athletic career, she worked as a biotechnology engineer in cancer research. She is a member of the 1. FC Nürnberg Swimming Club and is actively involved in promoting paratriathlon in Germany.