Farmer to take on ultimate Ironman triathlon to highlight mental health challenges in farming

Harper Adams University student Tom York will undertake a challenge which involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles – all in one day.

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"Together, we can turn the tide on mental health struggles, one stroke, one pedal, and one step at a time."
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"Together, we can turn the tide on mental health struggles, one stroke, one pedal, and one step at a time."

A Young Farmer has confirmed he will undertake the 'most challenging event' of his life to highlight mental health struggles in farming. Tom York, an agriculture student at Harper Adams University,...

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