Julie Moss competing in the 1982 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
In 1982, Julie Moss became worldwide famous during the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, in which she competed as part of her research for her exercise physiology thesis. At approximately two miles before the finish line, she came severely dehydrated. She staggered and crawled towards the end of the course, only to be passed moments before the finish line by Kathleen McCartney. Her struggle to finish the Ironman was broadcasted live around the world by ABC Sports, and provided inspiration to many.
Channel: Sports
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: btmonkey
Length: 02:54
Rating: 4.79
Views: 214735
Tags: 1982 dehydration falling Hawaii Ironman Julie Moss race triathlete triathlon
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