Horrible but True
Natural World
History
Exploration
Unusual Events
Strange Beliefs
The World Of Espionage
Religion, Myth And Legend
Big Swindles
Back Home
Fast Track
Mensen Ernst, a Norwegian cross-country runner, ran from Paris to Moscow, a distance of 1,739 miles (2,800km), in only 2 weeks. He managed to run an average of 124 miles (200km) each day, despite having to swim 13 large rivers on the way.
 
Previous:
Back
Book:
Horrible but True
Section:
Unusual Events
Chapter:
Astonishing Feats