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Noosa Triathlon Swim Leg Scrapped Due to Sharks; Hauser Wins

  • Australia's Noosa Triathlon saw the swim leg canceled due to multiple sharks spotted offshore.
  • The race began with a 5-kilometer run instead of the traditional 1,500-meter ocean swim.
  • Matt Hauser defended his title in the altered triathlon event.
  • This marks the first time Australia's premier triathlon event has dropped the swim leg.
  • Drones were used to spot the sharks leading to the last-minute course change.
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