PhD student Emily Bond to attempt record-breaking Ironman season after recovering from leg surgery
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PhD student Emily Bond to attempt record-breaking Ironman season after recovering from leg surgery

12 Jul 2026 · Originally published 12 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Woman couldn't walk upstairs before rare diagnosis - now she's making history
After undergoing surgery for compartment syndrome that left her unable to walk up stairs, Emily Bond is now training to become the first woman to complete every UK Ironman race in a single season. The aerospace engineering student, who only began running last year, is using the challenge to test her recovery and push her physical limits.
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