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Scotsman Trains for Ironman to Honor Late Wife

4/20/2026

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  • Alan Johnstone, a 41-year-old from Scotland, trains for the Austrian Ironman to honor his late wife Anneka.
  • Anneka died from a brain tumor in 2019.
  • He is a novice swimmer aiming to raise £100,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity.
  • Johnstone's training videos have drawn more than 10 million views on social media.
  • His six-year-old daughter Sienna inspires him as he navigates parenting without Anneka.