Ling Er's Ironman hattrick will linger on
The race, held along the scenic Desaru coastline in Johor yesterday, saw nearly 1,000 participants from 45 countries take on the gruelling challenge, which comprised a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run.
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