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. 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 to lose weight, a nun who races triathlons to bring
attention to her causes, and two men with a rivalry so intense that
their disabilities fade into the shadows. Injury, tough breaks, and down
to the wire finishes highlight years of dedication to reaching a goal.
Some will become champions, some will overcome all odds just to finish,
only to come back and do it again. Triathlon's most dynamic heroes are
candidly portrayed in 17 Hours to Glory, a book that puts no limits on
the possibilities of the human spirit. - 224 pages
- Black & White photos throughout
- 16-page color photosection
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