In the news: Prof. Martin Gruebele competes in Deca-Ultratriathlon World Championship

In August 2022, chemistry Professor Martin Gruebele competed in his first ultratriathlon, the Deca Ultratriathlon World Championship in Buchs, Switzerland. He covered the distance of 10 Ironman triathlons — 24 miles of swimming, 1,120 miles of biking and 262 miles of running — and was supported by a crew that included Lloyd Munjanja, assistant dean of inclusive excellence in the College of LAS at Illinois, who is also an avid runner and biker.

Read more about Gruebele's 10-day challenge of endurance.