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The challenge includes 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of biking and 42.2 km of running, one after the other. The challenge must be completed in less than 17 hours

But the sporting events have delivered a huge boost to the local economy

“It is only right that we recognise this remarkable feat."

EXCLUSIVE: Raya Hubbell had qualified for three events at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002 as part of the Canadian skiing team before a devastating crash in the lead up to the Games changed her life

Tokyo Paralympian Lauren Parker is the first Australian woman to finish the Ironman triathlon world championships in the handcycle division.

She will compete in the US on Saturday.

More than two years ago, Adam McCluskey was diagnosed with aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Now, he's preparing for the race of a lifetime with a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km run in Port Macquarie.

Raghul Sankaranarayanan, India’s fastest Ironman, is now the first athlete from the country to qualify through rankings for the Ironman World Championships

Registration is now opened for those looking to take part