Iron will is carried on
THE world of ironman may have fallen somewhat since its heady days but the fact young guns like TJ Hendy can create new talking points is a huge win.
The obvious story is his famous surname.
It’s a nod to the sport’s ability to not just be a hobby but become a lifetime passion.
The offspring of the greats, like Jordan Mercer, are carving a whole new legacy.
Sons and daughters of AFL or NRL stars are rightly celebrated.
Yet there’s true honour in carrying on the baton in a sport that doesn’t own the grandeur – or sums of cash – of those higher-profile events.