Triathlon: A Personal History [Paperback]

Tinley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1998

"Triathlon" takes a fascinating look at the evolution of the sport through essays, interviews, and photographs dating back to its very beginnings. The first triathlons were highly competitive but casual -- in contrast to the major media events that many of the races are today. Sidebars throughout the book contain profiles of triathletes and anecdotes of the sport over time.

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About the Author

Scott Tinley, was one of the defining figures of the growing sport of triathlon in the 1970s and 1980s. A two-time winner of the prestigious Hawaii Ironman, he competed in more than 400 events, winning close to 100 of them. He has served as a television commentator, run a successful sportswear company, and been a marketing consultant for such companies as PowerFood, Timex, and Litespeed bicycles. A freelance writer, he teaches college English while working toward his MFA. He lives with his wife and children in the San Diego area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: VeloPress (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884737498
• ISBN-13: 978-1884737497
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,816,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book but poor proofreading., February 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Triathlon: A Personal History (Paperback)

This is an excellent book with one really annoying problem. The proofreading is some of the worst I have ever seen. Lots of misspellings and typos as well as poor grammar. I would love to give this book five stars but it is so difficult to read that I cannot. Great pictures and Tinley is simply an awesome guy. If you are at all into triathlon you must have this book. Just be prepared for major typos.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, funny book with great pictures, May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Triathlon: A Personal History (Paperback)

I picked this book up this weekend at the Columbia triathlon. Tinley was there, and was signing the book. I haven't read the whole thing yet, but so far it looks like a great history of this somewhat unusual passtime.

Tinley has been there pretty much from the start, and his collection of anecdotes and photographs from many sources (Mike Plant especially) tells the story very well. Tinley's writing has improved since his early days (some of the articles in "Finding the Wheel's Hub" are pretty tough to read), and, hey, he's Scott Tinley! If you're a triathlete, you should have this book on your shelf next to your training log.

5.0 out of 5 stars Early Days History, June 30, 2011

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This review is from: Triathlon: A Personal History (Paperback)

Quite simply this is a superb book - sure there are typos - but the photos and accompanying story are great - Tinley was there at the start and chronicles it beautifully . The captions are pure Tinley ! I can pick this book whenever I need something to read and will always get a smile on my face looking the pictures of the original pioneers of this great sport.