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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.