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The Ironman World Championship is one of the most grueling sporting events on the planet. To complete the race officially, competitors must swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles in under 17 hours. Bonner Paddock, a 37-year-old from California, finished with 21 minutes to spare. He is the first person with cerebral palsy to finish the race. He suffered complications during birth when his umbilical cord nearly strangled him. A Track Record of Perseverance This is not the first record Paddock has set. In 2008, he became the first person with cerebral palsy to climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is 19,340 feet tall. The documentary Beyond Limits chronicles his journey. In addition to completing the race, Paddock raised over $500,000 for OM Foundation, his charity that supports learning centers for disabled children. Paddock trained for two years to complete the event. Every morning he…
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