Maltese ultra-endurance athlete Fabio Spiteri has powered through a brutal 76km swim as part of an ongoing ultra-triathlon challenge.Sharing an update mid-race, Spiteri revealed he was the third athlete out of the water, just behind Jurand Czabański and Beto Stael.“76km in 42hrs. That was tough. Huge pain in shoulders,” he said.After completing the demanding swim segment, Spiteri planned a short three-hour rest before moving straight into the next stage of the race — the cycling leg.The challenge forms part of an extreme multi-day ultra-triathlon, where athletes must complete long-distance swimming, cycling and running segments with minimal recovery time.Despite the physical toll, Spiteri remains among the leading competitors as he continues pushing through one of the toughest endurance formats in sport.Would you attempt this?Photo: Fabio Spiteri•