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Teams of four took on a military-style obstacle\u00a0course for the 15th annual Iron Knight Challenge.\u00a0In partnership with local and national government\u00a0agencies, the event provides a pathway for high school\u00a0students to attend UCF<\/a> and join the university\u2019s ROTC\u00a0program or become a professional first responder.<\/p>\n

JROTC youth and adult challengers from across\u00a0Florida completed the 4-mile race as they made their\u00a0way around UCF\u2019s campus, leaving no comrade behind.\u00a0In this test of physical and mental endurance, 41 teams\u00a0emerged victorious this year and received a knight\u00a0helmet as trophies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great to see UCF connect\u00a0with its surrounding community\u00a0and build relations with all the\u00a0high schools and first responder\u00a0groups in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Paul Hayes, UCF Army ROTC cadet\u00a0and integrated business<\/a> student<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Entry fee for each team, supporting cadets in the UCF\u00a0Army ROTC program<\/p>\n

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Supporting units were in attendance, including the U.S.\u00a0Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force, and Orange County Fire\u00a0and Police departments<\/p>\n

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Physical fitness events along the route, including tire\u00a0flips, deadlifts and pull-ups<\/p>\n

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