Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim leg
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Surf lifesavers refused to put lifeguards in the water due to safety reasons, forcing organisers to modify the world's largest Olympic distance triathlon an hour before it began. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.
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Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightings
It is the first time the 1500-metre swim leg has been cancelled in the event’s 43-year history.
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Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim leg
Surf lifesavers refused to put lifeguards in the water due to safety reasons, forcing organisers to modify the world's largest Olympic distance triathlon an hour before it began.
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