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Michael Somsan

@BlindIronMan

A veteran. A triathlete who is never defeated. A citizen consistently giving back. Aims to inspire the world. For more info check out https://teapaw.org/t.co/uGU9sXZGdu

 Gilbert, AZ
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Joined April 2016
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Our latest segment aired on @arizonapbs on our journey to #Kona @IRONMANtri. Fast forward to the 19:52 mark! 3 wks pbs.org/video/2365841632/
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No discount at Jamba
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Lovely day @ Tour de Scottsdale. #seatosee @USABA @HurshCmhursh
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Replying to @BlindIronMan @Mirindacarfrae
@DominicBernardo
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Future suitor for Izzy. @Mirindacarfrae
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Congrats Gaelle on the first towers summit.
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@BlindIronMan caught the turkey. #mesaturkeytrot #eastvalleyrunners #evr #rwb
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What got @DominicBernardo & I through bike portion up against infamous headwinds @ #IMKona as told to @Purpose2Play bit.ly/2eoepXP – at Scottsdale, AZ
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A look at two great guys at the half way point in #IMKona! Dominick is the pilot and guide for Michael. @CAFoundation
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Blind triathlete Michael Somsan (@BlindIronMan) conquers 2.4-mi swim, 112-mi bike, 26.2-mi run at #IronmanHawaii. purpose2play.com/blind-triat…
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You are an IRONMAN #teamcaf @BlindIronMan, thank you for your service to our country🇺🇸! #kona2016
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update: team Somsan Bernardo are out of the water and have already transitioned onto the bike portion of the race
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Blind athlete Michael Somsan making his way out of T1. #IMMKona
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I enjoyed meeting Michael and Dominique in Kona yesterday. Best of luck at #kona2016! @BlindIronMan
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Thanks for the warm wishes @SeanAstin! We're having a blast and will make you proud! #kona2016 #IMKona – at Kailua, HI
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my story internationally to inspire, from everyone a part of #TeamSomsanBernardo mahalo teapaw.org/cnni/status/7836492616… – at Kailua, HI
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@cnni5 Oct 2016
The Ironman World Championship is much more than a race for this blind veteran: cnn.it/2cSJM6i [@CNNSport]
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Special moment during Parade of Nations at #IMKona ! Can't wait to see you Saturday night at almost the same spot @IronmanVoice
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Whatcha think of these shirts @LOTAirlinesUS ? We represented USA and a bit of Poland during today's Parade of Nations at #IMKona – at Kailua, HI
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Fellow @CAFoundation guide, Debbie and @BlindIronMan in Kona for @IRONMANtri World Championship!
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RockTape@Rocktape3 Oct 2016
Need some #MondayMotivation? Root w/ us for blind veteran #IronMan Michael Somsan @ #imKona this weekend! 💪 @BlindIronMan #TeamRockTape #tri
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