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HIU Alum Conquers Ironman Triathalon While Battling Brain Cancer

Posted: October 28, 2020



HIU alumnus Jay Hewitt (BA ’03) has been preparing for the Ironman triathlon since his first day of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in August 2019. On October 9, 2020 he finally crossed the finish line. Jay completed the  as an  athlete in 13 hours 40 mins and 54 seconds. 

His remarkably inspiring “IronDad” story has been featured in several local and national news sites, including the , , and ESPN’s SportsCenter, see video below.