IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

Posted Sunday, October 25, 2026 8:45 pm

Via The Jerusalem Post

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

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