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Kiwi triathlete wins World Cup gold after 18-month comeback

An Auckland triathlete has won a World Cup gold medal in Paraguay, nine seconds ahead of the runner-up, after returning from an 18-month absence.

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An Auckland-based triathlete has claimed victory at a World Cup event in Paraguay, finishing nine seconds clear of the second-place competitor. The win marks a significant moment in a remarkable comeback for the athlete, who has been sidelined for 18 months. The result also advances the triathlete's standing in the Olympic rankings.

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Kiwi triathlete wins World Cup gold after 18 months on sidelines

The Auckland triathlete’s nine-second victory in Paraguay continues a remarkable comeback and moves him to 27th in the Olympic rankings.

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