Liam Reddy, a 2026 graduate of Waterford School, has achieved unprecedented mathematical success for a student from Utah. According to a September 15 report, Reddy secured a perfect score at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Shanghai and a first-place individual finish at the Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM) in Bucharest this year.
At the RMM held in Bucharest in February, Reddy placed first individually with a score of 35 out of 42, contributing to a second-place finish for Team USA. Later, at the 67th IMO in Shanghai, Reddy earned a gold medal and a perfect score of 42 out of 42, one of only seven perfect scores recorded globally. This makes Reddy the first student in IMO history to represent the state of Utah.
Reddy's mathematical background includes winning a division in the Utah Mission Math Competition by third grade and entering single-variable calculus by sixth grade. Before graduating from Waterford this past June, Reddy completed coursework in linear and abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, combinatorics, and topology. Reddy also participated in the MIT PRIMES-USA program and earned two gold medals and a silver in the USA Mathematical Olympiad.
Math Department Chair Megan Orton presented Reddy with the Math Department Prize at the Upper School closing awards ceremony, noting that his ability to think abstractly distinguishes him as a generational talent.
Beyond individual accolades, Reddy served as a mentor and coach for younger students in Waterford's Middle and Upper School math clubs. Reddy also mentored his brother, Kiran Reddy, a fellow Utah Math Olympiad standout.
Reddy expressed gratitude to the Mathematical Association of America, Waterford School, and his family for their support. His parents, Drs. Vivek and Cara Reddy, have been long-term participants in Waterford math competitions. To support future students, the Reddy family has established The Reddy Family Endowed Fund for Mathematics.
Reddy is beginning his first year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to continue his research and education in mathematics.
