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The World Triathlon

He is famous for becoming the first Iowan to climb Mount Everest. Now, Des Moines resident Charlie Wittmack is embarking on his greatest challenge ever- a 12,000 mile intercontinental triathlon that reaches the frigid waters of the English Channel to the snow-covered summit of Mount Everest. Host Ben Kieffer talks with Charlie about the adventure and how his family agreed to take part in the journey.

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River