The World's Most Extreme Challenges: 50 Exceptional Feats Of Endurance From Around The Globe

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Paul Moore

The World's Most Extreme Challenges

50 Exceptional Feats Of Endurance From Around The Globe

Paul Moore

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
08 October 2015

Every now and again the world takes notice of someone who has done something truly extraordinary. Whether that involves jumping from a balloon on the edge of the earth's atmosphere, trekking through the depths of the Antarctic winter or sailing solo around the world, these exceptional feats of endurance and bravery capture the imaginations of individuals around the globe.

The World's Most Extreme Challenges explores how hard and far individuals are willing to push themselves in their pursuit of the ultimate physical challenge. Some of the challenges featured are professional races, but most are simply acts of supreme physical endurance that few people can imagine, let alone conceive attempting. Providing an in-depth look at these events, profiling both the challenges and the individuals who take part in them, this is a celebration of what human beings can do when they decide to push themselves to their limits - and beyond.

Showcasing 50 of the hardest physical tests, including:

Cycling around the world

Jumping from outer space

Running around Australia

Surfing the world's biggest wave

Swimming the Atlantic Ocean

Trekking to the North Pole

Holding your breath for 22 minutes

Trekking across the Sahara

Climbing the world’s highest mountains

The Triple Deca Ironman

By: Paul Moore
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.102kg
ISBN: 9781472905765
ISBN 10: 1472905768
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 08 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Moore is a digital strategist working with numerous International sports organisations. He is also a keen triathlete and runner, and competes in events around the world.

Reviews for The World's Most Extreme Challenges: 50 Exceptional Feats Of Endurance From Around The Globe

Grasp at the suffering certain individuals inflict upon themselves in order to reach a particular geographical goal, then wonder if you couldn't push yourself a little harder Coach