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Ling Er's Ironman hattrick will linger on

Ling Er's Ironman hattrick will linger on

The Star26-05-2025
KOTA TINGGI: Choo Ling Er was in a league of her own as she stormed to her third consecutive win at the Ironman 70.3 Desaru Coast in the women's overall category.
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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