17 Hours to Glory
Extraordinary Stories from the Heart of Triathlon
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This book celebrates the epic Hawaii Ironman with 17 inspiring stories of extreme courage and athleticism.
From the moment the starting gun is fired on Kona's sandy beach at the Ironman World Championship, triathletes have 17 hours to cross the finish line. It's a feat marking the ultimate achievement in the sport. 17 Hours to Glory is one of only a few books to commemorate this dramatic quest. Seventeen compelling stories allow readers to experience the competition first hand, revealing tremendous athleticism, unbelievable capacity for suffering, and true strength of character.
The personal stories of triathlon's most epic characters come to life in this book, beginning with the famous story of Julie Moss's determination to reach the finish line, paving the way for future champions like Mark Allen and Paula Newby Fraser, and a new generation of superstars in Greg Welch and Chrissie Wellington. 17 Hours to Glory tells the stories of a sedentary secretary with all of the wrong habits taking up triathlon
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Cordee Code: CTF113 Author: Muller and Carlson No of Pages: 296 Page Size: 152 x 230 mm ISBN 10: 1934030430 ISBN 13: 9781934030431 Publisher: Velo Press Published Date: June 2010 Binding: Paperback Illustrations: b&w, colour plates Weight: 580g
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