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It was a year like no other in Kona - here's the data to prove it!
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It was a year like no other in Kona - here's the data to prove it!
Some of the amazing stories to follow at the two Ironman World Championship races this week
"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."
HOKA triathlete Sam Holness finished the IRONMAN in St. George, Utah, a first for an openly autistic athlete. It's another achievement toward his larger goal of turning pro.
Meet the man hoping to become the first professional triathlete with autism David Smyth © Sam Holness 'Don't let a disability be a reason for not doing sport,' says 27-year-old athlete Sam Holness Sam Holness says he has a significant advantage over many other up-and-coming athletes aiming for a career as a professional triathlete: he has autism. 'Autism is my superpower,' is printed on his T-shirt and looking at the achievements of the 27-year-old from west London, it's hard to argue. In January he was made a global ambassador for the shoe brand Hoka One One, and the comp...