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- This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ironman UK in Bolton
- More than 2,000 super fit men and women will be testing their stamina and strength on what is billed as one of the toughest courses.
- The Ironman UK triathlon gets underway at 6am with a 2.4 mile swim at Pennington Flash, before athletes get on their bikes for a 95 mile bike ride across Lancashire countryside ending with a marathon.
- 163 contestants from more than 2,000 athletes are from Bolton
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