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The 2nd Annual Masters Triathlon Championship presented by Masters Athlete Magazine and GrowingBolder.com was a big success.

Triathlete Tony Handler was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given two years to live. That was 25 years ago. Since then, he's beaten cancer six times and has been named the winner of the first-ever Growing Bolder Award presented by GrowingBolder.com.

Despite his struggles with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, Tony Handler is still pushing himself to complete triathlons.

Tony Handler

Tony Handler, Marc Middleton

Why is triathlon one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S.? And why is the 40-plus crowd the fastest-growing segment? It's the Growing Bolder spirit.

Cancer is on track to become the No. 1 killer in the world. For anyone who has battled cancer or watched a loved one face the difficult diagnosis, it's crucial to believe that there is life after disease. We've got the proof.

No one's life is without setbacks. For many, Growing Bolder means facing up to challenges: relationship issues, battles with illness, financial struggles, basically standing up to face the unexpected head on. We call it Overcoming Obstacles.

The world is buzzing with the news that actor Patrick Swayze is battling an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. There is hope -- and triathlete Tony Handler is proof, after 25 years and five forms of cancer, including pancreatic.

After 25 years and five forms of cancer, triathlete Tony Handler says there's not much he can't handle. His story will inspire you to keep on fighting, no matter what life throws your way.