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I Am Iron Man [1] The term Iron Man has many connotations, including references to a song, a comic book icon, even a movie. [2] Yet only one definition of the term truly lives up to its name: the Ironman Triathlon held annually in Hawaii a picturesque setting for a challenging race. [3] This grueling race demands amazing physical prowess and the ability to swim, bike, and run a marathon, all in less than 12 hours with no break. [4] Very few individuals are up to the task. 2 Otherwise, Gordon Haller is a notable exception. Growing 3 up in the 1950s, Haller developed an interest in many sports catgorized as endurance athletics, and welcomed their grueling physical demands. As he pursued a degree in physics he drove a: A. NO CHANGE B. Hawaii, C. Hawaii, being D. Hawaii, it is

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