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New York Marathon kicks off study dreams and plans for all six majors for Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont

Hayley Pymont (centre), with Olympian Robert de Castella and Indigenous Marathon Project head coach Damien Tuck (left). (ABC Illawarra: Kelly Fuller)

After a "once in a lifetime" journey, Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont wants to use the achievement of crossing the finish line of the New York Marathon to chase down all six major world marathons and "create change" around mental health. 

The 28-year-old, who grew up on Dharawal country, has celebrated completing the Indigenous Marathon Project [IMP] with a "return to community" event at Warilla near Wollongong. 

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