25-year-old Australian athlete Jed Radbond unexpectedly won the overall fastest male category in his first Ironman 70.3 Desaru Coast triathlon. Despite the challenging heat, he maintained a strong lead from the start. Radbond, who suffered a serious pelvic injury at age 12 that nearly left him unable to walk, shared his inspiring story of overcoming adversity. Singaporean athlete Ling Er Choo, 37, won the overall fastest female category for the third time, overcoming a recent leg injury.
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