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Murray Wenzel

Mercer's 'wings' as family legacy grows with Noosa win

Brayden Mercer was an emotional, surprise Noosa Triathlon winner. (HANDOUT/Alex Polizzi)

A jubilant Brayden Mercer felt like he had wings as he stormed to a shock, legacy-building Noosa Triathlon victory, seven years after the death of father Dean.

Mercer was a popular winner in a quality field in Sunday's race, with the 20-year-old leading the swim leg, pushing clear on the bike and holding off Olympians Tayler Reid, Luke Willian, Jamie Riddle and Jake Birtwhistle on the run.

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