Why a 24-year-old with cystic fibrosis says Ironman is helping her heal
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Why a 24-year-old with cystic fibrosis says Ironman is helping her heal
Training for the Ironman means something different for everyone taking part. For Emma Fontaine, it’s a form of treatment for cystic fibrosis.
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By Olivia Belovich
Published Aug 01, 2026
Last updated 6 minutes ago
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Ironman athlete Emma Fontaine near Major's Hill Park on Friday. July 31, 2026. PHOTO BY SPENCER COLBY /POSTMEDIA
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