On October 23, 2005 Dane Jesper Kenn Olsen, 35, became the first person to successfully run, in daily increments ranging from 14-93km, one lap around the Earth on land masses, setting a record with the Guinness Book of World Records.
What began from the Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, England on January 1, 2004, ended there 26, 323km later on October 23, 3005 - ONE LAP AROUND THE WORLD!
During his World Run Jesper passed through Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was immediately adopted by the local ultrarunning community. All that have met him were inspired by his humble spirit, determination and humour.
During his 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.
Jesper will be back in Vancouver to present "Jesper Olsen, World Run: One Earth, 26,000Km, 2 Years, 1 Runner" on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. For tickets, contact: The Centennial Theatre: http://www.centennialtheatre.com, (604) 984-4484, the Jesper Olsen World Run Canadian website: http://www.worldun.ca, or Craig Moore at craig@zonecanada.com with the Subject header: Jesper Olsen World Run March 24, 2006. Proceeds support the BC Lung Association http://www.bc.lung.ca and Club Fat Ass http:/www.clubfatass.com
Ticket prices: $30/adult, $20/children 12 and under, with a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. Group rates must be purchased at one time. Additional $5 charge per ticket at the door. Cheque, cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Source: Information courtesy of Craig Moore at "Club Fat Ass" http://www.clubfatass.com
--Constance Karras
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