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Read more - Lisa Bentley (BMath '92) explains how she became a professional triathlete, and how a genetic lung disease gave her purpose - By Megan Vander Woude Office of Advancement - Listen to this episode on , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Soundcloud. IRONMAN triathlons are about 4 times as long as their Olympic counterparts, and take hours to complete. To the average person - or average athlete, for that matter - the IRONMAN probably seems like an overwhelming challenge. But Lisa Bentley (BMath '92) built a whole career out of these epic races. Lisa is an 11-time IRONMAN champion and has represented Canada on multiple national teams. She also has cystic fibrosis, an often-fatal genetic lung disease that she now considers a super power. After retiring from sport, she employed that superpower in a new way: as an author and motivational speaker. Listen to Lisa's story on , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Soundcloud.
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