On October 23, 2005 Dane Jesper Kenn Olsen, 34 became the first person to successfully run, in daily increments ranging from 14-93km, one lap around the Earth on land masses, setting a Guinness Book of World Records record.
What began from the Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, England on January 1, 2004, ended there 26,323 km later - One lap around the World - on October 23, 2005.
During his World Run Jesper passed through Vancouver and was immediately adopted by the local ultrarunning community. All that have met him were inspired by his humble spirit, determination and humour.
Jesper will be back in Vancouver to present "How on Earth" did he do it? During this World Run Project Lecture you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from Jesper himself how the impossible became reality, not only from the perspective of an ultrarunner, but from that of a University of Copenhagen scholar of international politics.
Tickets are available through Craig Moore. You can pay via cheque, Visa or MasterCard. Please note that Ticket orders can be done online through www.worldrun.ca and questions by e-mail with the subject line "Jesper Olsen World Run March 24, 2006".
ticket information: www.worldrun.ca
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Hey Craig,
Awesome that you have gone to the trouble to bring Jesper back to Vancouver. Definately one of the most inspiratonal speakers I've ever met...and a very cool guy. See you on Friday!