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The Race Within

By Jim Gourley

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The Race Within

By Jim Gourley

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The Ultraman Triathlon, one of the most remarkable endurance races in the world, is a three-day, 320-mile race that circumnavigates the Big Island of Hawaii. With only 40 competitors allowed in each year, this invitation-only event hosts some of the most superlative athletes on the planet. The Race Within discusses the 30-year history of the sport and race director Jane Bockus, former Pan Am flight attendant who has never done a triathlon, yet has dedicated herself to keeping the event true to its founding spirit for decades. This book follows Jane, her assistants, and a small cast of athletes through an entire year--from the end of the 2012 Ultraman to the 2013 event--and shows how they faced new challenges to the growth and well-being of the event, and were forced to question if old traditions could survive in a world of constantly-evolving sports entertainment. Granted full access to the race and the athletes, author Jim Gourley presents a look at this unique event and examines what it means to truly love sports.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
2015-02-01
Publication Date:
2015-02-01
Publisher:
Triumph Books (IL)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1629370215
ISBN13:
9781629370217
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
526 g
Height:
151 cm
Width:
228 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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