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Israeli War Veteran Completes Ironman World Championship After Losing Leg in Gaza

Israeli war veteran Boris Shtonda, who lost his right leg in Gaza in November 2023, completed the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on Sunday. He finished the demanding race in 16 hours, 33 minutes, and 54 seconds, becoming the first Israeli amputee to do so.

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Israeli War Veteran Completes Ironman World Championship After Losing Leg in Gaza
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What happened

  1. 01Israeli war veteran Boris Shtonda completed the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.
  2. 02Shtonda lost his right leg above the knee in combat in Gaza in November 2023.
  3. 03He finished the race in 16 hours, 33 minutes, and 54 seconds.
  4. 04Shtonda is the first Israeli amputee to finish the Kona course.
  5. 05His accomplishment followed extensive rehabilitation after his injury.

Shtonda's achievement highlights his resilience following rehabilitation from his combat injury.

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