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.