- Description: Sarah Marquis is a Swiss adventurer and explorer who has been walking solo through the harshest and most remote environments for over two decades. In 2000, she crossed the United States on foot - covering approximately 4,260 km in four months and six days. Between 2002 and 2003, she completed an 14,000 km trek across the Australian outback in 17 months. In 2006, she hiked the Andes from Chile to Machu Picchu - a 7,000 km journey over eight months. Her most iconic endeavor, “ExplorAsia,” was a three-year expedition from Siberia to Australia between 2010 and 2013 - covering about 20,000 km (12,000 miles). In 2015, she spent three months surviving in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, walking 750-805 km across one of the world's last wilderness frontiers
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Switzerland, Svizzera, Suisse
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1972-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.sarahmarquis.ch
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17305570
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Marquis, Sarah. The desert hiker: 14000 km on foot across the australian outback. Verbier, Eucalype, 2007. Marquis, Sarah. Sauvage par nature: 3 ans de marche extrême en solitaire de Sibérie en Australie. Paris: Michel Lafon, 2014.
- Description: George Martin set off from New York on September 16, 2007, heading for San Diego, with the goal of raising funds to support the healthcare of first responders injured in the September 11, 2001 attacks. The 3'000 miles of his journey allowed him to raise more than two million dollars
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Internet: http://www.ajourneyfor911.info
George Martin was awarded the Heisman Humanitarian Award in 2007. Martin anchored the NY Giants defense as a defensive end from 1975-1988. He served as co-captain of the Giants' Super Bowl championship team in 1986, as well as President of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). Following his career as a professional football player he went on to become a successful business executive and humanitarian.
- Description: In the 1950s, McCartney traveled the American roads with a cart pulled by goats
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Goatman
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Chess McCartney and his Goat Caravan. The man who drives goats
- Description: Fabrizio Marta, known as Rotex or “Rotellando,” is an Italian blogger and traveler from Villadossola. Born on June 24, he lives with osteogenesis imperfecta and travels by wheelchair, yet he has made exploration his passion. He documents his journeys via rotellando.it, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms, showing that disability is not a barrier to discovering the world
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Rotex, Rotellando
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: http://www.rotellando.it
- Multimedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6mFFK2f4E
- Description: Preeti Maske, an Indian cyclist from Pune, began long-distance cycling in her 40s, gradually turning a recreational activity into a competitive pursuit. Between 2022 and 2023, she achieved five Guinness World Records, including completing the Manali-Leh highway in 55 hours and 15 minutes. She has undertaken several long-distance rides across India, including the route from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, as well as an unsupported ride from Bhutan to India via Nepal, covering 1,803 km (1,120 miles) in 10 days, 18 hours and 40 minutes. Her activities also include awareness campaigns, particularly on organ donation
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: The Extreme Lady
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: India
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1977-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Asia, Asie
- Internet: https://ultracycling.com/preeti-maske-india-n-s-india-attempt-feb-12-24-2023/
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Patel Chaitali, “She ran a 5k at her children’s school; now this 46-year-old is a World Record-breaking cyclist”, Adventure.com, August 25, 2023.
Fastest west-to-east crossing of India by bicycle (female)
Preeti Maske (IND) rode between the states of Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh in 13 days 18 hr 38 min, ending on 15 Nov 2022. She used her 3,954‑km (2,457‑mi) trek to raise awareness of the ReBirth Foundation, which promotes organ donation. Maske also holds the north-to-south record – 11 days 22 hr 23 min – achieved on 24 Feb 2023 when she arrived in Tamil Nadu, at the southernmost tip of the country.
Guinness Book of World Records 2025.
- Description: Born in Gloucester, England, in 1986, Jamie McDonald spent the first nine years of his life in and out of hospital due to a rare spinal condition (syringomyelia), combined with epilepsy and immune deficiency. After his recovery, he undertook a series of extreme endurance adventures to raise funds for the children's hospitals that had treated him. In 2012, he cycled 14,000 miles (22,526 km) from Bangkok to Gloucester. Just days later, he set a Guinness World Record for marathon static cycling, pedalling for 268 hours (over 11 days). In 2013–2014, he became the first person to run the 5,000 miles (8,047 km) across Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast without a support crew, enduring temperatures of −40°C. In 2018–2019, he completed a similar crossing of the United States, covering 5,500 miles (8,851 km), the equivalent of 210 marathons. In May 2019, he set a second Guinness World Record by covering 524 miles (843 km) on a treadmill in seven days. Through his Superhero Foundation, he has raised over $1,000,000 for sick children worldwide
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Adventureman
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1986-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://www.adventureman.org
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16210093
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: McDonald, Jamie. Adventureman: Anyone Can Be a Superhero. London: Coronet, 2017.
Fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World
On 6–12 Mar 2023, Jamie "Adventureman" McDonald (UK), aided by Travelport, visited the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India, Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Italy, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru and Chichén Itzá in Mexico all within 6 days 16 hr 14 min.
Guinness Book of World Records 2025.
- Description: Claude Marthaler, also known as the "Cyclonomad," is a Swiss adventurer who has dedicated much of his life to exploring the world by bicycle. Born in Geneva, Marthaler began his cycling journey in 1994, embarking on an epic seven-year journey that took him over 122'000 kilometers through 60 countries. In addition to being an explorer, Marthaler is also an author and a photographer. He has documented his adventures in various books and articles, sharing his experiences, reflections, and encounters along the way. Among his most famous works is "La Pédale Douce," which recounts his journey around the world by bicycle, offering an intimate look at the joys and challenges of traveling on two wheels
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Switzerland, Svizzera, Suisse
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1960-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.yaksite.org
- Multimedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pGdTAUfupk
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2977774
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Marthaler, Claude. Il Canto Delle Ruote: 7 Anni in Bicicletta Intorno al Mondo. 2008. Print. Altre Terre 15.
- Description: Christopher McCandless was an American wanderer who undertook a solitary journey to Alaska. In the wilds of Denali National Park, he died due to inexperience and ill-suited equipment for the harsh wilderness conditions. Jon Krakauer published a book in 1997 retracing Christopher's adventures, titled "Into the Wild," which inspired the 2007 film of the same name
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Alexander Supertramp
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1968-1992
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_McCandless
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312005
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Krakauer, Jon. Nelle Terre Estreme. 25a ed. Exploits. Milano: Corbaccio, 2013.
Attention Possible Visitors. S.O.S. I need your help. I am injured, near death, and too weak to hike out. I am all alone, this is no joke. In the name of God, please remain to save me. I am out collecting berries close by and shall return this evening. Thank you, Chris McCandless. August?
- Description: Harry Lee McGinnis began walking long distances in 1983 at the age of 55, committing to visit all 50 continental states of the United States. In 1992, he set off with the goal of walking around the world, 129,000 km (80,000 miles) without the aid of motorized means except in cases of extreme necessity
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Hawk
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1927-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk_McGinnis
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5670532
History of the Walk: Original Departure Date: August 28, 1983; From Arlington, Texas. Finished the Fifty States of America February of 1987 (3 years and 6 months).
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