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How Matthew Marquardt Bounced Back From a Penalty to Take Third at the 2026 Ironman World Championship

Matthew Marquardt overcame a mid-race penalty to finish third at the 2026 Ironman World Championship. The penalty, assessed during the bike leg, added time to his total but did not derail his podium bid. He recovered on the run to secure the final spot on the podium, behind the winner and runner-up.

Source: How Matthew Marquardt Bounced Back From a Penalty to Take Third at the 2026 Ironman World Championship — Triathlete

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