Chattanooga Ironman Champion in ICU following crash in Hawaii

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A Chattanooga Ironman Champion is in the ICU following a crash at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

West Hawaii Today reports Matthew Russell, of Sarasota, Florida suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on the cycling course.

He was rushed to a hospital where he remains in the ICU.

Russell was the winner of the Ironman 70.3 here in Chattanooga back in May.

A fundraising page has been set up to help pay for medical bills and other expenses.

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