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Fresh out of school and emerging as one of Australia's future distance running stars, Emma Carney discovered the sport of triathlon. The sport was never the same again. With an unmatched record, she devastated the international circuit. Defined by a relentless pursuit of sporting excellence, Emma was known to detest…

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1 author picked Hard Wired as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book as Emma pulls no punches as she describes her triathlon career in detail.

Being a triathlete myself, I could relate to the long, hard training sessions and the highs and lows of competition. I admire her work ethic and the self-belief she had to become the best in the world.

She refused to give up when dealing with some extremely serious medical conditions and injuries. I could relate to her mindset of doing whatever it takes to get the best out of herself. I have much respect for her as an athlete.

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