MILAN – A death in the family made Matt Albin realize that he needed to live more fully.

“Two years ago, my brother (David) passed away,” said the 1989 Milan graduate. “He was very passionate about his hobbies. For him it was fly fishing and model airplanes. He lived in those communities.

“He had a passion for life. That inspired me.”

Matt Albin’s hobbies were much more physical than his brother’s.

The former high school swimmer had been dabbling in triathlons for nearly three decades. The loss of his brother convinced him to take them more seriously.

The renewed dedication led to him becoming one of the best triathletes on the planet. Albin will represent the United States in the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France on Sept. 14, 2025.

The event includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112

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