Julie Moss
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Julie Moss is an American triathlete. She first became known during the 1982 Ironman Triathlon
, in which she competed as part of her research for her exercise physiology thesis. She has claimed that she did not initially take the race seriously and did not have any special training beforehand. At approximately two miles before the finish line, she became severely dehydrated. She staggered and crawled towards the end of the course, only to be passed moments before the finish line by competitor Kathleen McCartney
. Her struggle to finish the Ironman was broadcast around the world, and provided inspiration to many to compete in Ironman events.
She later married fellow triathlete Mark Allen
.
The October 8, 2009 episode of "The Score" by Diana Nyad describes Moss' Ironman race.
The April 16th 2010 episode of WNYC's Radio Lab
released a podcast on Limits that includes a direct interview with Moss about her Ironman experience in the Limits of the Body section.
Ironman Triathlon
An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a swim, a bike and a marathon run, raced in that order and without a break...
, in which she competed as part of her research for her exercise physiology thesis. She has claimed that she did not initially take the race seriously and did not have any special training beforehand. At approximately two miles before the finish line, she became severely dehydrated. She staggered and crawled towards the end of the course, only to be passed moments before the finish line by competitor Kathleen McCartney
Kathleen McCartney (triathlete)
Kathleen McCartney Hearst is an American former triathlete who won the Ironman World Championship in February 1982. She passed Julie Moss, who collapsed less than 10 yards from the finish line, and won the race...
. Her struggle to finish the Ironman was broadcast around the world, and provided inspiration to many to compete in Ironman events.
She later married fellow triathlete Mark Allen
Mark Allen (triathlete)
Mark Allen is the six-time Ironman Triathon World Champion. He graduated from UC San Diego,where he was an All-American swimmer, with a degree in biology....
.
The October 8, 2009 episode of "The Score" by Diana Nyad describes Moss' Ironman race.
The April 16th 2010 episode of WNYC's Radio Lab
Radio Lab
Radiolab is a radio program produced by WNYC, a public radio station in New York City, and broadcast on public radio stations in the United States. The show is nationally syndicated and is available as a podcast....
released a podcast on Limits that includes a direct interview with Moss about her Ironman experience in the Limits of the Body section.