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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Matt Mathers

Royal Navy officer who died after fitness test ‘given ultimatum to compete or leave’

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A decorated Royal Navy officer who had heart disease died of a cardiac episode after being forced to complete a fitness test while on duty, an inquest heard.

Ian Fleming, who served tours in Iran and Afghanistan, collapsed during a fitness test he was told to complete or “leave the Navy”.

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