Imagine swimming from Minnesota to Mexico or riding your bike from Alaska to Argentina. From world-wide windsurfing to cross-continental cycling, Kidzworld looks at some of the world's most impressive sports endurance feats.
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In 2002, Martin Strel of Slovenia swam the entire length of the Mississippi River, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, in 68 days. Strel, who is often mistaken for a fish, swam an average of 11 hours a day during his 2,360 mile swim down the Mississippi. Ridiculously long dips in the water have become a hobby for Strel. In 2000, he set a world record for swimming the entire length of the Danube River in 58 days. Strel's 1,878 mile swim started in and finished in Romania.Worldwide Windsurfing 5v2k2m
Sharks and seasickness were just some of the dangers Raphaella Le Gouvello of dealt with during his amazing journey across the seals and baracudas.7 Days, 7 Continents, 7 Marathons 2p2c4d
Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Dr. Michael Stroud went seven for seven during a grueling week of marathon running and transcontinental travel. The pair ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents from October 26 - November 2, 2003. Fiennes and Stroud's first marathon was in southern Chile, followed by ones in the Falkland Islands and London and Cairo, before finishing their amazing seven-day feat by completing the New York City Marathon. Besides battling the exhaustion that any marathon runner faces, Fiennes and Stround also had to battle jet lag and dramatic changes in temperature and humidity during each race. The feat was even more impressive for Fiennes, who suffered a heart attack just four months earlier.Cross-Continental Cycling 2zy2g
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