GABE ABRAHAMS
WR-NW, 12-2022
Gabe Abrahams (Les Corts, Barcelona, Spain, 1966) is a walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking, Speed Walking, Beach Walking). He is a descendant by maternal line of the noble houses Solar de Valdeosera (La Rioja) and House of Elgeta (Basque Country), who were Lords of Gipuzkoa.
At 20, he walked 500 km from Toulouse (France) to Lleida (Spain), crossing Pau, France.
In 2000's, he made his debut in sports like Beach Run and Nordic Walking. He broke several World Records in Beach Run (20 km, 2013) and Nordic Walking (route): 10 km (2010, 2011), 5 km (2011, 2012), 50 miles (2011), 10 miles (2014).
In 2014, Gabe Abrahams retired from these sports and he focused on great walks of Multiday.
In 2015, he walked 500 km on the sand of Barcelonès County beaches in 206 hours and 30 minutes (8 days, 14 hours and 30 minutes). He broke 300 miles and 500 km Beach Walking World Records.
In 2016, he walked 500 miles on the sand of Barcelonès and Baix Llobregat Counties beaches in 21 days. He broke 500 miles Beach Walking World Record.
In 2017, he walked with Power Walking technique 1.000 miles (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) in 36 days and 5 hours. In 2018, he walked 1.000 miles (Aragon) in 32 days and 21 hours. In 2017 and 2018, he broke 1.000 miles Speed Walking World Record.
In 2020, Gabe Abrahams walked around Navarra and Cinco Villas (505 km) in 8 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes. He broke the Around Navarra and Cinco Villas World Record.
In 2021, Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 535,8 km (Catalonia Coast) in 10 days. He broke 10 Days Speed Walking World Record.
Since 2020, Gabe Abrahams has been columnist and author in different media (Diario 16, 21 Noticias, Rebelión, Tercera Información...) and he has written about sports, culture and history. He has also written several books: Caminatas de 1.000 millas, Barcelona 2017 y Aragón 2018 (2022), Gestas deportivas: atletas, ciclistas, tenistas... (2023).
Gabe Abrahams (Les Corts, Barcelona, Spain, 1966) is a walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking, Speed Walking, Beach Walking). He is a descendant by maternal line of the noble houses Solar de Valdeosera (La Rioja) and House of Elgeta (Basque Country), who were Lords of Gipuzkoa.
At 20, he walked 500 km from Toulouse (France) to Lleida (Spain), crossing Pau, France.
In 2000's, he made his debut in sports like Beach Run and Nordic Walking. He broke several World Records in Beach Run (20 km, 2013) and Nordic Walking (route): 10 km (2010, 2011), 5 km (2011, 2012), 50 miles (2011), 10 miles (2014).
In 2014, Gabe Abrahams retired from these sports and he focused on great walks of Multiday.
In 2015, he walked 500 km on the sand of Barcelonès County beaches in 206 hours and 30 minutes (8 days, 14 hours and 30 minutes). He broke 300 miles and 500 km Beach Walking World Records.
In 2016, he walked 500 miles on the sand of Barcelonès and Baix Llobregat Counties beaches in 21 days. He broke 500 miles Beach Walking World Record.
In 2017, he walked with Power Walking technique 1.000 miles (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) in 36 days and 5 hours. In 2018, he walked 1.000 miles (Aragon) in 32 days and 21 hours. In 2017 and 2018, he broke 1.000 miles Speed Walking World Record.
In 2020, Gabe Abrahams walked around Navarra and Cinco Villas (505 km) in 8 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes. He broke the Around Navarra and Cinco Villas World Record.
In 2021, Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 535,8 km (Catalonia Coast) in 10 days. He broke 10 Days Speed Walking World Record.
Since 2020, Gabe Abrahams has been columnist and author in different media (Diario 16, 21 Noticias, Rebelión, Tercera Información...) and he has written about sports, culture and history. He has also written several books: Caminatas de 1.000 millas, Barcelona 2017 y Aragón 2018 (2022), Gestas deportivas: atletas, ciclistas, tenistas... (2023).
