MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent contribution to collections focusing on women's accomplishments in sports,October 7, 2011
An excellent contribution to collections focusing on women's accomplishments in sports,
By
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) -
"Sub Nine: History's Fastest Ironwomen is an anthology profiles of the fastest known female triathlon participants, each of which completed the grueling course in less than nine hours. A handful of pages offer a brief summary of the life and training of each woman, recorded highlights of her career, and her comments in her own words if possible. An extraordinary and inspirational reckoning of women's athletic excellence, Sub Nine is an excellent contribution to collections focusing on women's accomplishments in sports."
TRIATHLETE magazine
"The women profiled have helped to define two generations of the sport - Paula Newby-Fraser and her rivals, and Wellington and her rivals. It's an interesting, well-researched read for someone who'd like to learn more about the background of triathlon - and how far women have come in racing."
LUCY SMITH, CHAMPION RUNNER-DUATHLETE-TRIATHLETE
"Moore should be commended for his respectful treatment of the athletes in the book, both in his unwillingness to intrude in the personal lives of those who are retired, and for his enthusiasm for showcasing their true talents and contribution to the sport of triathlon. Sub Nine is not simply an inspiring story of greatness, but a tribute to the work of a generation of amazing women, a story that should be read by every fan of the sport!"
BC BOOKWORLD
Spring 2012
*The book is among the 10 featured in the review of 10 new Sports books.
