Flame flickers as Day chases six-and-out ironman finish
The retiring Ali Day will hunt a sixth Iron Series title when the tour concludes at Miami on the Gold Coast.
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Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
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Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
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Surf gods smile as Day retires with sixth Iron title
The retiring Ali Day survived two tense elimination races then shot clear in the final to win a sixth Iron Series title in a fairytale finish on his home beach.