Ollivier Bernard (w2339)

Ollivier Bernard (w2339)

  • Description: Born in 1938 in Manche, France, Bernard Ollivier is a French journalist and writer. Upon retirement, following a deep personal crisis, he walked the Way of St James from Paris to Santiago de Compostela. This experience led him, at the age of 60, to undertake a 12,000 km (7,500 miles) walk from Istanbul to Xi'an, China, along the Silk Road, completed in four separate trips between 1999 and 2002, with long stays at home in France between each leg. The journey is recounted in the four-volume series Longue marche, which won the Prix Joseph-Kessel in 2001. The success of the books allowed Ollivier to found the association Seuil, a non-profit organisation that reintegrates young people in difficulty through long-distance walking
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: France, Francia
  • Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1938-
  • Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
  • Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Silk Road, Via della seta, Route de la soie
  • Internet: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Ollivier
  • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15406937
  • Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Ollivier, Bernard. Longue marche: à pied de la Méditerranée jusqu'en Chine par la route de la soie. 4 voll. Paris: Phébus, 2000–2016.

A 50 ans, la vie du Français Bernard Ollivier a viré au cauchemar. Mais il a rebondi en réalisant un double exploit: parcourir seul et à pied la Route de la soie et, dans la foulée, fonder une association dédiée à la réinsertion par la marche des adolescents en difficulté.

Olsen Jesper Kenn (w2341)

Olsen Jesper Kenn (w2341)

  • Description: Jesper Kenn Olsen is an 'ultra distance runner' who, over 22 months, specifically from January 1, 2004, to October 23, 2005, ran around the world. His route took him from London to Copenhagen, Moscow, Vladivostok, Niigata, Tokyo, Sydney, Perth, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, Shannon, Dublin, Liverpool, and back to London. In total, he ran for 26'000 kilometers
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Denmark, Danimarca
  • 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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
  • Internet: http://www.worldrun.org/m_therunners.php
  • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6185873
  • Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Jesper Kenn Olsen, The Runner's Guide to the Planet: Two Laps Around the Earth : Impressions of Nature and Cultures, Anecdotes and Training Advice, Haase, 2014

The concept of Olsen's world run originated as a suggestion made in 2001 by Olsen to David Blaikie, who published it with an invitation for comments on his website ultramarathonworld.com. Olsen suggested that, without taking sides in then-current controversies in the ultra-running world, a professionally organized world run would be a "constructive" and "truly sportsman[like]" response to widespread ultrarunner community skepticism and discussion concerning Robert Garside's world run, which had been in progress since 1997 but was viewed with great skepticism by Blaikie and many ultra-runners and had not yet been authenticated by Guinness at the time.

Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2598)

Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2598)

  • Description: Group of three unknown globetrotters
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
  • Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
  • Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
  • Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2595)

Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2595)

  • Description: World tour of six Danes aboard an old Ford
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Denmark, Danimarca
  • Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
  • Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
  • Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
  • Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Le tour du monde par six danois, 200.000 km, Les globe-trotters danois dans une vieille Ford. Prix de cette carte à votre gré - merci d'avance
Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2597)

Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2597)

  • Description: Three girls traveling with a dog and weapons
  • 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
  • Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Hiking From Chicago To San Francisco
Orchard T. P. (w2343)

Orchard T. P. (w2343)

  • Description: T. P. Orchard and Carl M. Kron set off from Santa Cruz, California, towards Atlantic City, New Jersey, walking 10'000 miles. According to their postcard, they were the world record holders for the 100 miles with a time of 21 hours and 56 minutes
  • 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
  • Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: The hikers, walking 10,000 miles from Santa Cruz, Cal., to Atlantic City, N. J., and return. World's champion long distance walkers, holders of world's record for 100 miles, time 21 hrs. and 56 min
Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2596)

Unknown traveler, Sconosciuto, Inconnu (w2596)

  • Description: Group of Russian scouts, accompanied by two dogs, who traveled around the world
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Russia
  • 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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
Olsen John (w2342)

Olsen John (w2342)

  • Description: John Olsen crossed Australia twice: in 2004, he covered the 5'622 kilometers between the northernmost point (Cape York) and the southernmost point (South East Cape - Tasmania) in 167 days of walking. In 2008, he repeated the feat, this time walking from the easternmost point to the westernmost point. Starting from Steep Point on June 18, 2008, he arrived at Cape Byron after 200 days, walking 4'752 kilometers
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
  • 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: Australia
  • Internet: https://www.leuko.org.au/the-long-walk-for-leukodystrophy/

The Long Walk for Leukodystrophy. On Thursday 31st March 2016, John began his walk from the very tip of Cape York. He initially walked to his base camp where he completed his preparation and setup before commencing the bulk of his walk on Sunday 3rd April.  

Scott Roger (w2599)

Scott Roger (w2599)

  • Description: Roger Scott crossed Australia in 109 days of walking, from Darwin to Dover, starting on August 6, 1988, and arriving on November 22 of the same year. During the journey, he promoted fundraising for the Top End Life Education Centre and the NT Spastics Association
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
  • 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: Australia
  • Internet: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-04-08/benny-scott-walk-2-recovery-plans-for-pet-friendly-rehab/100936852

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Precursori, Forerunners, Précurseurs
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