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Derby Vet Attempts 40 Iron Triathlons in 40 Days at Age 40
Community Heroes1d ago

Derby Vet Attempts 40 Iron Triathlons in 40 Days at Age 40

A veterinarian from Derby is celebrating her 40th birthday by attempting to set a world record: completing 40 consecutive iron-distance triathlons in 40 days. Laura Massey-Pugh is already more than halfway through the grueling challenge, inspiring her community while raising funds for local youth charities.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to Triathlon in Austin
SportsMay 21

Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to Triathlon in Austin

Gwen Jorgensen, who won Olympic gold in 2016 before leaving triathlon for marathon running, is making her comeback at Austin's Supertri on May 25. The 40-year-old mother of two will compete alongside other Olympic champions in a race that lets everyday athletes compete on the same course as the pros.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
2,000 Volunteers Power Jacksonville's First IRONMAN Race
Acts of KindnessMay 17

2,000 Volunteers Power Jacksonville's First IRONMAN Race

Nearly 2,000 volunteers showed up to make Jacksonville's inaugural IRONMAN triathlon a success, handling everything from shuttling spectators to cheering exhausted athletes across the finish line. Their teamwork turned a massive logistical challenge into a community celebration.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett, 46, Tackles IRONMAN
SportsMay 16

Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett, 46, Tackles IRONMAN

Three decades after winning Olympic gold in swimming, Brooke Bennett is proving that champions never stop chasing new challenges. At 46, the mother of two is competing in her first full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in Jacksonville.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Bellingham Man Attempts World Record for Food Bank
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Bellingham Man Attempts World Record for Food Bank

Ethan Hunger plans to complete 19 super sprint triathlons in 24 hours to break a world record and raise $500,000 for his local food bank. Since 2021, his extreme fitness challenges have already brought in $800,000 to fight hunger in his community.

Google News - World Record3 min read
66-Year-Old Races Triathlon After Shattering Both Legs
Global NewsMay 1

66-Year-Old Races Triathlon After Shattering Both Legs

Dennis Devereaux broke both legs in a 4-meter fall that left him wondering if he'd ever compete again. Now he's racing this weekend's Busselton Festival of Triathlon and inspiring others with disabilities to join in.

ABC Australia2 min read
American Breaks Record at Ironman African Championship
SportsApr 20

American Breaks Record at Ironman African Championship

Matthew Marquardt shattered the course record at South Africa's Ironman African Championship while thousands of cheering spectators lined the coast. The 21-year-old event brought 822 athletes from around the world to Nelson Mandela Bay for a celebration of human endurance.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Cancer Doctor Meets Paralympic Hero He Inspired to Survive
Community HeroesApr 7

Cancer Doctor Meets Paralympic Hero He Inspired to Survive

A leading cancer specialist met the Paralympic triathlon champion whose life he helped save, creating a full-circle moment of resilience and gratitude. Their encounter shows how doctors and patients can inspire each other in unexpected ways.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Olympic Champ Alex Yee to Pace British Marathon Record Bid
SportsApr 1

Olympic Champ Alex Yee to Pace British Marathon Record Bid

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will pace his friend Emile Cairess at the London Marathon as he attempts to break Britain's marathon record. The two elite athletes are repaying each other's support in a heartwarming display of sportsmanship.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Indiana Dad Drops 90 Pounds, Completes First Triathlon
Community HeroesApr 1

Indiana Dad Drops 90 Pounds, Completes First Triathlon

Wes Whitaker couldn't climb stairs without losing his breath while carrying his daughter. Fifteen months later, he crossed the finish line of his first triathlon after losing over 90 pounds.

Mens Health2 min read
MIT Senior Balances Cancer Research, Triathlon, Journalism
Community HeroesMar 25

MIT Senior Balances Cancer Research, Triathlon, Journalism

Alex Tang didn't just survive MIT—he thrived in three completely different worlds at once. The chemistry and biology double major spent three years researching cancer treatments, ran competitive triathlons, and led the student newspaper through its toughest financial crisis.

MIT News3 min read
One-Armed Athlete Trains for Boston Marathon
Health & WellnessMar 25

One-Armed Athlete Trains for Boston Marathon

A woman born without a left forearm below the elbow has completed three Ironmans and is now training for the Boston Marathon. Her creative workout adaptations and community support show how determination redefines what's possible.

Womens Health2 min read
IT Pro Completes Ironman After 3 Years of 4 AM Training
Community HeroesMar 13

IT Pro Completes Ironman After 3 Years of 4 AM Training

Akshay Sharma woke at 4 AM for three years while working full-time in IT, transforming from a sedentary professional into an Ironman finisher. His journey started with one humbling trek that made him realize his body was capable of far more.

The Better India3 min read
College Student Breaks Ironman World Record at 21
SportsMar 12

College Student Breaks Ironman World Record at 21

Northwestern student Taeyoung Lee went from running his first mile to becoming the world's youngest person to complete Ironman races on six continents. He did it all in just two years, squeezing world record attempts between classes and Fortnite sessions.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Paralympic Champ Kendall Gretsch Wins 7th Winter Medal
SportsMar 9

Paralympic Champ Kendall Gretsch Wins 7th Winter Medal

A gold medalist triathlete just proved her athletic brilliance extends far beyond summer sports. Kendall Gretsch earned her seventh Winter Paralympic medal in biathlon at Milano Cortina.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Ironman Saves Cow, Gets Trampled, Breaks Leg—Still Finishes Run
Community HeroesMar 6

Ironman Saves Cow, Gets Trampled, Breaks Leg—Still Finishes Run

Elite New Zealand triathlete Braden Currie rescued an upside-down cow during a training run, only to have the ungrateful animal snap his leg with a single hoof. The toughest part? He didn't realize he'd broken his fibula until days later.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Billy Monger Eyes 2028 Paralympics After Ironman Record
Community HeroesMar 5

Billy Monger Eyes 2028 Paralympics After Ironman Record

Former racing driver Billy Monger is training for the 2028 Paralympic triathlon, two years after breaking the Ironman record for double amputees. The 26-year-old is working on innovative prosthetics that can handle swimming, cycling, and running in one competition.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Triathlete Given 5% Survival Odds Beats Cancer, Saves 356 Horses
Community HeroesFeb 13

Triathlete Given 5% Survival Odds Beats Cancer, Saves 356 Horses

Professional triathlete Siri Lindley was given just a 5% chance of surviving acute myeloid leukemia six years ago. Today, she's in remission and channeling her second chance at life into rescuing horses and helping others celebrate every precious moment.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Triathlete Given 5% Survival Odds Now Hosts 6th Life Run
Health & WellnessFeb 12

Triathlete Given 5% Survival Odds Now Hosts 6th Life Run

Professional triathlete Siri Lindley beat acute myeloid leukemia against 5% survival odds and now hosts an annual 5K that celebrates life while funding her Santa Ynez horse rescue. The Celebrate Life Run on Feb. 21 invites participants to honor their own lives, loved ones, or those fighting illness.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Student Breaks Ironman Record in 11 Months Across 6 Continents
SportsJan 30

Student Breaks Ironman Record in 11 Months Across 6 Continents

A Northwestern senior who had never run a marathon completed six Ironman triathlons on six continents in less than a year, becoming the youngest person ever to achieve the feat. Taeyoung Lee went from joining his college triathlon club to breaking a Guinness World Record in just 18 months.

Google News - World Record3 min read