Teams of four took on a military-style obstacle course for the 15th annual Iron Knight Challenge. In partnership with local and national government agencies, the event provides a pathway for high school students to attend Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ and join the university’s ROTC program or become a professional first responder.
JROTC youth and adult challengers from across Florida completed the 4-mile race as they made their way around Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½â€™s campus, leaving no comrade behind. In this test of physical and mental endurance, 41 teams emerged victorious this year and received a knight helmet as trophies.
“It was great to see Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ connect with its surrounding community and build relations with all the high schools and first responder groups in the area.â€
— Paul Hayes, Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Army ROTC cadet and integrated business student
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Entry fee for each team, supporting cadets in the Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½Â Army ROTC program
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Supporting units were in attendance, including the U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force, and Orange County Fire and Police departments
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Physical fitness events along the route, including tire flips, deadlifts and pull-ups

A team of four crawl under a barbed wire while pulling weights in a desperate attempt to complete the fitness challenge. (Photo by Kadeem Stewart ’17)



