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Athlete with autism defying the odds with coach dad at ironman championship

Sam Holness, also known as “Super Sam,” is a 27-year-old triathlete who took on the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship with the goal of becoming the world’s first pro triathlete with autism.

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