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Canadian ultra athlete 2nd in gruelling South African test
Shanda Hill is striving to be the first woman to finish the inaugural South African Deca Ultra Triathlon in Gariep Dam, despite severe pain from an injury in her inner thigh.
Hill has completed 370 kilometers of the 422 km final stage, having led during the swim and bike portions before temporarily losing her lead on March 17 to Tristant of France.
Jacs Spence, Hill's partner, mentioned that she is struggling with intense pain but has chosen to finish the race at sunrise for support.
Of the 12 starters in the event, only nine competitors, including Hill, still continue in the race after the challenging stages.