Jesper Olsen (runner)
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See also Jesper Olsen, danish soccer player.
Jesper Olsen, ultra distance runner from Denmark.
He ran around the world in 22 months 2004-2005. Route: London-Copenhagen-Moscow-Vladivostok-Tokyo-(air)-Sydney-Perth-(air)-Los Angeles-Vancouver-New York-(air)-Shannon-London.
Most of the run he pushed a babyjogger carriage where he had food, beverage, a tent, and other equipment. Through Russia and half of the US, he had support by a car transporting these stuff. From London to central Siberia he had company by Alexander Korotkov of Russia who planned to run around the world with Jesper but gave up in central Siberia. During this run Jesper also participated and won the Cliff Young Australian 6-day race, november 2004.
Other people who have walked or run around the world (or are attempting it) include: Karl Bushby, Ffyona Campbell, Dave Kunst, Colin Skinner and Rosie Swale-Pope.
