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How long did Paula Newby-Fraser's course record stand before Chrissie broke it?

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15 years

Answer

Chrissie Wellington ended Paula Newby-Fraser's 17-year reign as the Ironman World Championship course record holder in 2011. Newby-Fraser set the record in 1994 with a time of 8:55:28, a mark that stood until Wellington shattered it by nearly 10 minutes, finishing in 8:46:46.