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Wounded War Veteran Becomes First American to Win Gold in Paralympic Triathlon

August 30, 2021
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A seven-time Paralympic medalist who was permanently blinded while serving the U.S. military in Afghanistan clinched the first-ever gold medal for the United States on Aug. 28 in the men’s PTVI race at the Olympics Games in Tokyo, Japan. “I’m incredibly proud to be a gold medalist for Team USA in the sport of triathlon,”…

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Bermuda’s Duffy Wins Triathlon World Championship After Olympic Gold

August 21, 2021
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Bermuda’s Flora Duffy became the first triathlete ever to win Olympic gold and the triathlon world championship in the same year on Saturday, after finishing third in Edmonton’s grand final. The 33-year-old led in the standings by a 467-point margin headed into Saturday’s race and got a fast start diving off the pontoon under pristine…

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Triathlete With Brain Cancer Who Considered Suicide Is Now Preparing for Ironman 70.3

April 8, 2021
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A Hawaiin triathlete, husband, and father has chosen to turn a terminal cancer diagnosis into a reason to live life to the fullest. His tenacity is inspiring not only his family and doctors but also people far and wide. Over a year ago, Colin Clark, who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island of Kailua-Kona, was blindsided…

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