The annual Ironman 70.3 Texas returns this Sunday, drawing athletes who must swim, cycle, and run a total of 70.3 miles. Widely regarded as the island’s biggest sporting event, it promises a thrilling test of endurance.

Claire Holt, the 37-year-old Aussie actress known for her roles on The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, has broken her own marathon record at the 2025 New York City Marathon. Having run it in 2022 and 2024, she achieved a new personal best this year, besting her earlier time of 3:42:43.