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Boris Shtonda completes Hawaii Ironman after losing leg in combat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:45 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Boris Shtonda completes Hawaii Ironman after losing leg in combat

Summary

Boris Baruch Shtonda, an IDF veteran, finished the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 10, 2026. Shtonda, who lost his leg during combat in Gaza, dedicated the race to fellow wounded soldiers undergoing rehabilitation. He trained for a year and a half, completing a swim, bike ride, and marathon while using a specialized prosthetic. His journey emphasizes the role of sports in recovery and the support provided by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF).

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•Shtonda lost his leg in Gaza and underwent multiple surgeries.
•He completed the Ironman in a division for athletes with disabilities.
•His achievements include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and swimming across the Sea of Galilee.
•Friends of the Israel Defense Forces supported Shtonda's training.
•Shtonda encourages wounded veterans to believe in their strength.

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12:45 AMYahoo Sports — IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

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After losing his leg in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Shtonda completed Hawaii's grueling Ironman triathlon using a specialized running prosthetic, dedicating the race to wounded soldiers in rehabilitation Three years after being injured and losing his right leg while in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Baruch Shtonda completed the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 10. Shtonda competed in the long-distance triathlon consisting of a 3.
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