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What is Ironman in Triathlon?

The trademarked full-distance format: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and a 42.2 km marathon. Finishing one is a landmark amateur achievement; the pro race culminates in the Ironman World Championship.

Example: Her first Ironman took just under 13 hours.

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