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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides support to people w/ physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles through sport. #TeamCAF
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Robin Williams participated in 11 CAF San Diego Triathlon Challenge events. His energy & support will be truly missed
http://t.co/K11DldLukw
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"My body tells me no, but I won't quit...cuz I want more" -
@youngthegiant
//
#MondayMotivation
: Rock on. Never quit.
http://t.co/Dzc5PpL1f8
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When your favorite football player not only surprises you, but gives you a gift that can unlock your future. 🙌
That was high school student Alex Ruiz yesterday when
@Saints
Quarterback
@drewbrees
surprised him with a
#TeamCAF
grant for new
@OssurCorp
prosthetic!
@PlayFNA
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Deeply saddened and forever grateful for your support of our athletes and our mission.
@kobebryant
- you are a true hero of sport
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2017 CAF Grantee Landis Sims faced off with
@byrnes22
@KMillar15
@markdero7
@mikelowell25
at
@MLBNetwork
Studio 42.
#TeamCAF
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“People are always gonna tell you what you can’t do. But you can never let anyone dictate who you are going to be.”
@Shaquemgriffin
inspiring us with his words as we kick off the Adaptive Sport Clinics at
@Nike
world campus.
#JustDoIt
#TeamCAF
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Experience good eats, great beats, and transformation through sport at Celebration of Heart presented by
@Warriors
on May 19 at
@ChaseCenter
. Make an impact in the Bay Area for people with physical disabilities.
#CelebrateHeartSF
@djdsharp
@stephencurry30
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“You got to believe in yourself” -
@Seahawks
Linebacker
@Shaquemgriffin
coming to us live from Seattle at the
#HeroesHeartHope
gala in NYC. Thanks Shaquem for moving the entire room of 800 people!
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Last night
@RudyGTcaf
became the 1st double above-knee amputee to conquer 86 floors and 1,576 stairs of the 2018
@EmpireStateBldg
Run-Up presented by
@TurkishAirlines
and powered by
@CAFoundation
. Final time: 28 minutes and 59 seconds. Way to go Rudy! 💪 👏 🙌
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History was made in Kona, Hawaii yesterday. CAF Ambassador
@Rsewell92
became the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to conquer the
@IRONMANtri
World championship wearing prosthetics!👏
#TeamCAF
#AnythingIsPossible
📸
@DonaldMiralle
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We're so happy and proud to announce that this year is the largest grant distribution ever! 🙌
--3,260 individual grants totaling $4.8 million
—103 sports
—50 states & 42 countries
Thank you to all our supporters who helped us transform so many lives through sport this year! 🙏
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"Being a hero to me isn't about being the best player or the most athletic. It's about having the heart, desire and ambition to say, 'despite all that I have been through, I am going to get back up.'" Meet
@JoeDelagrave
: Co-Captain of
@usawchrugby
#HeroesOfSport
#TeamCAF
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Boston marathon bomb victim engaged to firefighter who saved her life! They are racing
@EmpireStateBldg
Run Up presented by
@Marmot
#TeamCAF
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Lauren was paralyzed during an accident training for IRONMAN Australia 5 yrs ago. Last Sat, she posted the fastest time EVER by a female handcyclist
during
@beanironman
! CAF Co-Founder
@Bob_Babbitt
was there to congratulate her! (📸 courtesy Ironman)
#TeamCAF
#imwc
#ironmantri
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Huge congrats to
@Padres
pitcher
@itsFatherJoe44
's no-hitter - 1st in the history of the Padres. In honor of this history-making moment landing on the Padres 8,206th regular season game, $8,206 will be donated to CAF. Way to go, Joe - we're so thankful for your support!
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Heroes of sport recognize that regardless of abilities, everyone deserves to play. Be a hero of sport alongside
@allysonfelix
and
@ScoutBassett
💪🏾🏃🏾♀️
#NGWSD
#HeroesofSport
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#TeamCAF
@RudyGTcaf
lookin’ strong coming out of water! And who is that?? CAF CoFounder
@Bob_Babbitt
, lookin’ strong too! 👊😜
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#TeamCAF
Athletes are in
#NYC
looking fit and ready take on the
@EmpireStateBldg
Run-Up presented by
@turkishairlines
and powered by
@CAfoundation
. One day to go!
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CONGRATS
@Noah_Galloway
, winner of
@MensHealthMag
's Ultimate Guy Search & Nov. cover guy!
http://t.co/o1le0eetK3
http://t.co/ItIvG6Y48w
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Two very excited
#TeamCAF
surfers met their unstoppable surf hero on Saturday! 9-year-olds Grace and Sophia had the chance to hang out with women’s surfing icon
@BethanyHamilton
in San Diego. Thank you
@southcoastsurf
for the hospitality 🤙🌸
@unstoppableflm
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When 16-year-old Olivia "Liv" Stone surfed her first wave, she knew she had found her new passion. Despite being from land-locked Pennsylvania and having limb differences in both her arms, Liv has charged after her surfing dreams. Watch how surfing is changing her life 🎥
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Happy Birthday to our dear friend Robin Williams, an amazing man who was happiest when he was simply hanging out with our CAF kids.
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In celebration of
#LawEnforcementAppreicationDay
we’re featuring
@BoisePD
officer Kevin Holtry who was paralyzed from the waist down and sustained a partial amputation of his left leg following a shootout with an armed fugitive. He hasn't let anything slow him down
#TeamCAF
💪
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On this two-year anniversary, we remember the millions of smiles you created.
#TeamCAF
#TBT
#RobinWilliams
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When Calder Hodge jumped in on a
#TeamCAF
mentorship session with Alex Ruiz last week, he had no idea he'd get the surprise of his life! Watch a recap of the
#HeroesOfSport
football brotherhood segment here -->
#CAFPowersThrough
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After cycling 625-miles, the Million Dollar Challenge riders have made it to La Jolla! Dozens of
#TeamCAF
kids were there to welcome and thank them. Incredibly, they raised over $1.3 million to empower individuals with physical challenges through sports. 🙌
#ConquertheCoastCAF
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“I do not let my disability detour me from my goals nor use it as an excuse.” -
#TeamCAF
Athlete Christopher Tracht competes today in Track and Field at the 2018
@endeavorgames
. Let’s go Chris, and all athletes competing! 👏
#ucoendeavor
@ScottTracht
@catetracht
@nikitracht
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25 years of making memories and transforming lives together! Thank you all for your support, and for once again, proving what’s possible together.
#BestDayinTri
@AspenMP
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After a 620-mile cycle journey, the Million Dollar Challenge cyclists reached La Jolla Shores greeted by hundreds cheering loudly with gratitude! These incredible cyclists raised $1.8 million to support individuals with physical challenges having access to sports!
#MoreThanaRide
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#TeamCAF
lookin’ good at
@UCLA
for the 2018
@angelcitysports
Games. Good luck to all the competitors this weekend! 💪
@Bob_Babbitt
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Looking for some motivation for your run today? Check out this video of 2016 Paralympic medalist
@hunterwoodhall
& his fellow amputee runners, Jack & Chase. Then tune in later today for CAF’s 2020
#HeroesofSport
Celebration at 4 pm PST. You won't want to be left behind!
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Jami has just become the first female bilateral amputee to finish
@bostonmarathon
! One for the record books
#TeamCAF
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" Am I going to run fast like a cheetah?” 6-yr-old David's words when he received his first pair of
@Ossurcorp
Cheetah Jr. running legs today at CAF headquarters. 🐆 💪 👏
#ThankstoCAF
, this is the first CAF grant of many soon to come! Stay tuned.
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Paralympian and
#TeamCAF
Ambassador
@ScoutBassett
embraces her survival, scars with
@espn
for 2019 Body Issue.
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Congratulations
#TeamCAF
athlete
@lizmcternan
! Liz crossedthe finish line at
#IMKONA
as the 2nd wheelchair woman to ever finish the
@IRONMANtri
World Championship. AND she now holds the course record for fastest time. 👏
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#TeamCAF
Marko Cheseto at mile 16.5 at
#nycmarathon
.
@ossur
running prosthetics supporting his drive for sub-3.
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"Sled hockey, for the first time, gave me a chance to compete instead of standing on the sidelines. I absolutely love it." Today in partnership with
@NHLNetwork
&
@penguins
, we surprised 18-yr-old Ethan Buchkovich with a new hockey sled so he can keep doing what he loves! 🙌
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Congrats to Bryon Solberg, “Dr. B” who just finished his 100th marathon! Just incredible! Nearly two decades ago, he was unable to walk due to his congenital disorder and now he’s at the finish line of his 100th marathon.
#inspiring
#teamcaf
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Tune in tomorrow between 9-11am EST to Hot Stove on the
@mlbnetwork
to watch
#TeamCAF
play some
#beepbaseball
!
#MLBNHotStove
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Two legends! 💙Our Cofounder
@Bob_Babbitt
with our Ambassador
@Rsewell92
after today’s
#BestDayinTri
swim. Lookin’ good in
@XTERRAWETSUITS
too!
#TeamCAF
📸
@CrusePhoto
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“I want people to see me in the Ironman, and instead of feeling sorry I want them to feel empowered"- Sarah Reinertsen (
@alwaystri
) shares with USA TODAY. Check it out!
via
@usatoday
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Your service can never be forgotten, and your sacrifice can never be repaid. Thank you to all the men and women who have served to keep our beautiful country safe! 🇺🇸🙏
(In this photo is Retired Army Major Anthony Smith who was wounded in action in April 2004 in Iraq 💜)
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US Army Veteran Anthony Smith, “A-train”crossing the finish line of the run at
#IRONMAN703Oceanside
. Amazing!!
@USArmy
@IRONMANtri
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His legacy lives on! Thanks to the
@seaufoundation
#TeamCAF
was granted $250,000 in honor of
@NFL
legend Junior Seau
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#InternationalFriendshipDay
Meet Owen and Jack. They're best friends and they both love the sport of
#paratriathlon
! Next week they'll join us in
#SanDiego
to train at our Youth Paratri Camp. 🏊♂️ 🚴♂️ 🏃♂️
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Marko Cheseto (
@MarkoCheseto
) just ran the Boston Marathon in 2:42:24! This is insane, could be the fastest marathon time on a prosthetic ever. GO MARKO!! Congratulations!!
@OssurCorp
#TeamCAF
#LifeWithoutLimitations
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Such a great honor! Tonight CAF Operation Rebound Manager Nico Marcolongo was recognized as a
@KPBS
Community Hero for his impact on veterans health. Congratulations Nico! 👏
#SDHeroes
@NCRConline
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Challenge Accepted 👍Today
#teamcaf
announces record breaking $3.7M in sports grants distributed to 2,448 people with physical challenges!
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Let's all celebrate a bit of good right now!! 🎉 Welcome to
#TeamCAF
!
#CAFPowersThrough
@SheaSerrano
We got the BEST email yesterday from
@CAFoundation
My son got a grant and is getting a running leg! 🦿🙏🏼Thanks again!
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30 years ago today the ADA was signed into law. Fast forward to today when we proudly spotlight the first ever competitive Women’s Handcycle Team supported by CAF. We believe the power of sport provides equal opportunity for all.
#ThanksToTheADA
#ADA30
#TeamToyota
#see100percent
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Today is our favorite day of the year- GRANT DAY!
We can't wait to hear what this year's
#TeamCAF
athletes will do next, thanks to their grant for adaptive equipment, training or competition expenses. All applicants- check your email incl. spam + junk.
#ThankstoCAF
#TeamCAF
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Albert Bucharelli, a 94-year-old WWII veteran who lost his leg fighting the Nazis, is celebrated at this morning’s Parade of Athletes. Albert is our oldest grant recipient of our
#OperationRebound
program. 👏
@accenture
#BestDayinTri
#TeamCAF
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107 amputees here today at CAF
@OssurCorp
Running Clinic! Biggest run clinic ever!
#RedefiningAbility
http://t.co/QWbRIPkHR5
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Still smiling while giving it their all! ☀️
Day 3 of
#Paratri
Camp started with an Open Water Swim at Bonita Cove. Next up this afternoon—cycling drills around Fiesta Island 🚴
#TeamCAF
#Paratriathlon
#SanDiego
📸
@CrusePhoto
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Can't make it today? Experience SDTC live streaming at or on our Facebook Page. Don't miss the
#bestdayintri
!
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“A brave heart is a powerful weapon”
@RudyGTcaf
sharing his motto for tacking the upcoming
@EmpireStateBldg
Run-Up presented by
@TurkishAirlines
and powered by
@CAFoundation
with
@AmyFreeze7
@ABC7NY
👊
#TeamCAF
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"I surfed, I surfed!" Taylor who is battling brain & spine cancer was king of the waves this weekend. That medal means everything.
#TeamCAF
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Saturday morning, over 100 cyclists left from Palo Alto to
#ConquertheCoastCAF
for our Million Dollar Challenge Ride. Today was Day 3 of the 7-day, 625-mile journey raising funds for our mission. 283-miles down, 342-miles left to go! Cheer them on! 💪🙏
#MoreThanaRide
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San Diego-raised double-amputee makes history at Ironman World in Hawaii
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No matter where this journey takes us, it will always be about the people we meet along the way.
#TeamCAF
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Operation Rebound athletes are ready to take on
@IRONMANtri
70.3 Oceanside tomorrow! 💪
Thank you to everyone who will race in support of our injured troops. Your support makes a big impact! If you want to support, you still can. Donate:
📸
@CrusePhoto
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We’re so happy
@DylanDreyerNBC
‘s brother could join us for tonight’s
#HeroesHeartHope
gala! 🤗
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#TeamCAF
athlete Sarah Reinertsen with Amy Freeze on WABC-NY, ready to take on the Empire State Building Run-Up presented by Marmot!
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We have the very last pair on earth and you can bid on them! Thanks to
@ride100percent
and
@PetoSagan
, we're auctioning off the last Peter Sagan Edition luxury 24 Karat Gold coated lens glasses. Auction is live now, and will conclude in a week. Bid now:
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Chele Teabout, an amputee, has overcome severe depression and extreme weight loss of over 170-lbs to become the triathlete she is today. On Sunday, she will participate in her 12th triathlon alongside
#TeamCAF
athletes + celebrities at the
@NYCTRIATHLON
. Watch Chele's story 🎥
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Yea
#TeamCAF
! By conquering the 2018
@EmpireStateBldg
Run-Up Presented by
@TurkishAirlines
and powered by
@CAFoundation
, you have helped change lives for people with physical challenges and proved to
#NYC
that anything is possible!
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It's go time!!!! Everyone's excited to show off the the hard work put in this week!
#TeamCAF
#Birthplaceoftri
💪🏼
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The 2018
@stance
@ISAsurfing
World Adaptive Surf Championship is officially open! We’re so proud to play a part in this incredible event that unites the world through
#adaptivesurfing
! 🤙
#InspiredSurfers
#TeamCAF
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It's not about what you can't do, it's about what you can do! 🤙
We're stoked tomorrow kicks off this year's 3-day
@SeauFoundation
Youth Adaptive Surf Camp presented by CAF with an epic finish surfing at
@SwitchfootBroAm
.
Watch
#TeamCAF
shred Bro-Am at last year's event!
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Playin’ ball at CAF’s block party with
@USParalympics
team members Meghan Blunk & Steve Serio, and
@AuburnWCBB
! 🏀
#TeamCAF
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More than 1 billion people across the world—about 15% of everyone on the planet—have some type of disability. Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities proclaimed by
@UN
to ensure that people with disabilities are empowered, included, and no longer left behind ✊
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Today is a ray of light for CAF! Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our CAF community, we began the distribution of our 2020 grants, as planned. More coming soon!
#TeamCAF
#CAFPowersThrough
💪
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Let the challenges of your past be your fuel for your future. 💪
Congratulations to the entire Operation Rebound team for conquering the
#IM703Oceanside
yesterday! And thank you for racing in support of our injured troops, you make a difference!
@IRONMANtri
📸
@CrusePhoto
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It takes an extraordinary person to not only survive a traumatic accident but thrive ☀️ Learn more about Tara Butcher and all
#TeamCAF
athletes running the 2018
@EmpireStateBldg
Run-Up presented by
@TurkishAirlines
and powered by
@cafoundation
--
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We work every day for athletes to be given equal opportunities.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation stands for equality.
We stand for inclusion.
In sport... and in life.
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Honoring all who have served today and everyday- thank you for your bravery.
#TeamCAF
#VeteransDay
Operation Rebound: CAF
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We rise by lifting others. Awesome day for
#TeamCAF
at
@IRONMANtri
70.3 this weekend
#MotivationMonday
📷
@CrusePhoto
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No Legs, No Problem.
#TeamCAF
Ambassador Roderick Sewell (
@Rsewell92
) To Tackle Ironman World Championship via
@forbes
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As seen with
@DancingABC
,
@Toyota
,
@SuperSoulSunday
w/
@oprah
:
@AmyPurdyGurl
is at
@WaldorfNYC
for
#CAFGala
http://t.co/Z8DYoP7vSw
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Mentorship is powerful, especially when it comes from Roderick Sewell.
#lifewithoutlimitations
#hero
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We're still full of emotion after yesterday's incredible performances at
#IMKONA
.
@alwaystri
had a performance of a lifetime, and even better, every
#TeamCAF
supported athlete conquered the 140.6 miles! Huge congrats to all, we're so proud! 👏💪
@lizmcternan
@GlennHartrick
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