Tough Guy Challenge

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A competitor runs through water during the Tough Guy Challenge endurance race in Telford, England. Every year thousands of people run the 13km assault course which involves freezing temperatures, fire and ice. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
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Competitors approach a cargo net. The annual event to raise cash for charity challenges thousands of international competitors in a cross country run followed by an assault course consisting of obstacles including water, fire and tunnels. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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A competitor runs through flames during the event. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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A competitor exits the water during the event. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Competitors tackle a rope bridge. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images
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A competitor crawls under barbed wire. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images
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A competitor crawls under barbed wire during the race. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images
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A competitor exits the water during the event. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Competitors jump into the icy water. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images
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Competitors climb a cargo net. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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A competitor runs through fire. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images
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Competitors carry crucifixes as they wait for the start of the race. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
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A competitor in fancy dress emerges from muddy water. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
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A competitor in fancy dress jumps into water. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Competitors wade through water during the event. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters