Finish...Whatever it Takes" Exploring Pain and Pleasure in the Ironman Triathlon: A Socio-Cultural Analysis
The Ironman triathlon began in 1978, according to popular accounts the result of an argument among a group of athletes about who was the fittest. Thirty years later, participation in the Ironman has grown exponentially despite the physical and mental demands of the sport. In my dissertation I examin...
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6250 |