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Martin took up triathlon as a distraction following his brother’s death
Raising money with a 25km solo swim
84 MEN A WEEK TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES AND IT IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN MEN UNDER THE AGE OF 45
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