Scott Tinley
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Scott Tinley (born October 25, 1956) is a former professional triathlete and two-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman
endurance race. In the eighties Tinley dominated the sport ot triathlon together with Mark Allen
, Dave Scott
and Scott Molina
. Tinley was inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame in 1996.
Now retired, Scott is a writer and teacher. His latest book, Things to be Survived: Tales of Resolution and Resurrection is a collection of thematically-connected stories about characters that faced typical and atypical tragedies but somehow find what goodness exists in the most unlikely of places. His previous book, Racing the Sunset, a journey through athlete retirement and the larger issues of life transition and change, is the result of one of the most thorough research projects ever attempted on retiring athletes.
Scott also teaches English and "Sport and Society" at San Diego State University
. This 7th generation Southern Californian currently (2007) resides in Del Mar, California
with his wife and two children.
Scott ran track and cross country at St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, CA
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...
endurance race. In the eighties Tinley dominated the sport ot triathlon together with 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....
, Dave Scott
Dave Scott (triathlete)
Dave Scott is a U.S. triathlete and the first six-time Ironman Triathon World Champion. He won the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii six times in 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1987. Only his rival, Mark Allen, managed to match these six titles eight years later...
and Scott Molina
Scott Molina
Scott Molina is a retired triathlete. His most memorable performances took place at the Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii. The peak of his career coincided with the going out of Dave Scott and coming in of Mark Allen, both 6 time Ironman world champions. Molina won Ironman World...
. Tinley was inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame in 1996.
Now retired, Scott is a writer and teacher. His latest book, Things to be Survived: Tales of Resolution and Resurrection is a collection of thematically-connected stories about characters that faced typical and atypical tragedies but somehow find what goodness exists in the most unlikely of places. His previous book, Racing the Sunset, a journey through athlete retirement and the larger issues of life transition and change, is the result of one of the most thorough research projects ever attempted on retiring athletes.
Scott also teaches English and "Sport and Society" at San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
. This 7th generation Southern Californian currently (2007) resides in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, California
Del Mar is an upscale beach town in San Diego County, California. The population was 4,161 at the 2010 census, down from 4,389 at the 2000 census. The San Diego County Fair is hosted on the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea", because it is located...
with his wife and two children.
Scott ran track and cross country at St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, CA