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  <title><![CDATA[Taking It to the Limit]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The typical weekend for college students might include a long study session, a night out with friends, or perhaps a casual workout. For Georgia Tech <a href="https://bme.gatech.edu/">biomedical engineering</a> student Jacob Beldick, a recent weekend was spent pushing the limits of human endurance.</p><p>Over three grueling days, Beldick swam 6.2 miles, biked 261.4 miles, and ran a double marathon (52.4 miles) in the <a href="https://ultramanflorida.com/">Ultraman Florida event</a> — while managing nutrition, fatigue, and the mental battle that accompanies ultra-endurance racing. He’s now one of the youngest competitors to finish this extreme 320-mile triathlon.</p><p>“For me, it’s about pushing myself to the limits of my potential and seeing the kind of person I become as a result,” Beldick said. “I also love being around other people striving to be the best versions of themselves, and Ultraman provided the perfect blend of both. I met so many incredible people while facing a challenge that shaped me into a stronger, more capable version of myself.”</p><p><a href="https://coe.gatech.edu/news/2025/03/taking-it-limit"><strong>More about Beldick's journey on the College of Engineering website.</strong></a></p>]]></body>
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