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Comic Relief's Billy Monger from horror crash to Ironman world championship
Comic Relief star Billy Monger has been a go-karting prodigy since the age of three and a crash in 2017 led to him losing both of his legs, but he hasn't let that hold him back
Tune in tonight to watch Billy Monger: The Race Is On For Comic Relief, which captures his rigorous preparation for the punishing triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon run under Hawaii's scorching sun. Presenter Billy Monger has competed in the Ironman World Championship for Comic Relief (Image: Getty Images)To tackle the marathon aspect of the challenge, Billy required a special new prosthetic, so he initially zeroed in on mastering his swim and cycle techniques, dedicating eight hours weekly to training, which eventually ramped up to 20 hours as the event drew nearer. Billy returned to our screens rocking the dance floor in the Strictly Come DancingChristmas Special in 2024, where he waltzed with pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
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