25 Years of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship

by Bob Babbitt, Robert Oliver (Photographer), Lois Schwartz (Photographer)

Ironman Hall Of Fame Bob Babbitt and some of the worlds best photographers loving share images and stories from what many consider the Toughest day in Sport. With a forward from legendary sportscaster Jim Lampley and an introduction from Ironman creator Commander John Collins, this coffee table book chronicles an event that started out with 15 crazy entrants in 1978 and now, 25 years later, is considered the ultimate goal for athletes worldwide and the ultimate showcase for endurance sports. Graphics by Cathy Cerradine Photographs by Lois Schwartz, Robert Oliver, Rich Cruse, Peter Reed Miller, Tracy Frankel and Carol Hogan.

200 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 2002

About the author

MARK BABBITT is CEO and founder of YouTern, a social community for young careerists that Mashable calls a “Top 5 Online Community for Starting Your Career.”