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Jenson Button

For me, triathlons were something that was down to me and my fitness. Now, I really enjoy the pain in the triathlon of chasing someone down. It's a bit like chasing down Nico Rosberg in the last few laps at Silverstone - it makes you feel alive.

Jenson Button

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Jenson Button is saying that triathlons used to be a personal challenge focused solely on his own physical ability. Now, he finds excitement and motivation in the competitive aspect of trying to catch up to another athlete, comparing it to the intense experience of pursuing a rival in a high-stakes race.

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