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On Oct. 8, Frank Fumich of Arlington was one of 17 people signed up for the Virginia Triple Iron Triathlon, a grueling 7.2-mile swim, 336-mile bike ride and 78.6-mile run — essentially nine consecutive marathons. He fought through pain, exhaustion and hallucinations to finish in 48 hours and three minutes.

Frank Fumich competes in Virginia's 2011 Triple Iron Triathlon at Lake Anna. David Brooks/For The Washington Post

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