 Book: Multiday Walkers
Author: Mara Frank Country: USA Language: English Publisher: WR-NW Books Web: https://www.wr-nw.com/wr-nw-books.html Publication date: 2023 Media type: ebook Publisher's Summary Multiday Walkers (WR-NW Books, 2022) compiles dozens of short biographies of the best Multiday walkers of all time (Race Walking, Walking, Nordic Walking…).  Book: Race Walkers 1900-2020
Author: Mara Frank Country: USA Language: English Publisher: WR-NW Books Web: https://www.wr-nw.com/wr-nw-books.html Publication date: 2022 Media type: ebook Publisher's Summary Race Walkers 1900-2020 (WR-NW Books, 2022) compiles dozens of short biographies of the best race walkers of all time.  Book: NO LIMITS: The powerful true story of Leah Goldstein; World Kickboxing Champion, Israeli Undercover Police Agent, and Cycling Champion
Author: Leah Goldstein Country: Canada Language: English Publisher: Influence Publishing Inc Web: https://leahgoldstein.com/book/ Publication date: 2015 Media type: book and ebook Leah Goldstein Profile Summary This book is a biography of Leah Goldstein. Goldstein is a World Kickboxing Champion, Multiday Cycling Champion and Israeli Undercover Police Agent.  Peter Frenkel (1939) was a German race walker.
In the 1970s, Peter Frenkel represented East Germany. In 1972 Olympic Games, he won the gold medal in the 20 km Race Walking. He used a decompression chamber belonging to the state airline Interflug in training for the 1972 Olympics, so as to simulate the effects of altitude training. In 1976 Olympic Games, he won the bronze medal in the 20 km Race Walking. Peter Frenkel served in the East German Army while training, rising to the rank of Major. After finishing his racing career, Frenkel became a well-known photographer in East Germany. In 2022, the 50th birthday of his gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Games is commemorated.  Book: Record Diary of a Walk Around Australia
Author: Aidan de Brune Country: Australia Language: English Publisher: Project Gutenberg Australia Web: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks18/1800081h.html Publication date: 2018 Media type: ebook © Public domain Aidan de Brune WR-NW Profile Summary Aidan de Brune was a walker and author. Since 1921 to 1924, he walked 16.190 km around Australia (Sydney-Sydney). Aidan de Brune converted his travelling diary, or manuscript journal, into a typescript book titled Record Diary of a Walk Around Australia (1924).  In 2008, WORLD RANKING - NATIONAL & WORLD RACE WALKING - (WR-NW) was founded with the name WORLD RANKING-NORDIC WALKING (WR-NW).
Between 2008 and 2018, it was the first Nordic Walking institution of the world. In 2019, WR-NW changed its name to the current one and incorporated other sports (Race Walking, Speed Walking). This change was very well received by the walkers. In 2019, WR-NW also created the magazine Walking News. In 2022, WR-NW founded WR-NW Books.  Abdon Pamich (1933) was an Italian race walker.
In 1960, Pamich broke Race Walking World Record of 50 km (4h 03m 02s). In 1962 and 1966 European Championships, Pamich won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking. In 1964 Olympic Games, Pamich also won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking. In 2022, the 60th birthday of his gold medal at the 1962 European Championships is commemorated.  Bernhard "Bernd" Kannenberg (1942-2021) was a West German race walker who won the 50 km Race Walking at the 1972 Olympic Games.
During his career, he set several Race Walking world records and won six outdoor and four indoor West German titles. In 1972, he broke 50 km Race Walking World Record (3h 52m 45s). Kannenberg was a professional soldier and trained at the sports school of the German Bundeswehr at Warendorf. After retiring from competitions, he coached the German Race Walking team. In 2022, the 50th birthday of his gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Games is commemorated.  In May 07-13, 2022, Sylvie Tortey walked 636,921 km in 6 Jours de France (Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France). She broke the Race Walking World Record of 6 days. Sylvie Tortey (1963) is a French race walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Race Walking).
 Bernardo José Mora (Mallorca, Spain, 1963) is a race walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking and Race Walking).
In 1991, Bernardo José Mora walked 750 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain) in 12 days, 7 hours and 55 minutes. He broke the Across Aquitania-Galicia World Record and Across French Basque Country-Galicia World Record. In 1992, he also walked from Land's End to John o' Groats (Great Britain). In 1994, he walked 100 miles in Schiedam, Netherlands (20 hours and 14 minutes). He was the first Spanish ‘Continental Centurion’. In 2004, he walked 352 km around Mallorca Island in 3 days, 7 hours and 55 minutes. He broke the Around Mallorca Island World Record. In 2009, he won the 6 Jours d’Antibes. In 2012 and 2013, he also won the 6 Jours de France. In 2012, he walked on treadmill during 172,11 km in 24 hours. He broke Treadmill Walking World Record of 24 hours. Bernardo José Mora has also been a columnist (Última Hora) and author. He has written several books: Félix Carvajal, corredor de maratón (1990) (Award Don Balón); Paolino (2008) (Award Diario Marca); Palabra de corredor (2019); Correr es de cobardes: historias de viejos marchadores (2020); La madre que parió a Einstein (2020); Caledonian Express (2021), ¿Dónde vas, Alfonso Dos? (2022), etc. 5/25/2022 Caledonian Express: Anotaciones de un viaje a pie a través de Inglaterra, Gales y EscociaRead Now  Book: Caledonian Express: Anotaciones de un viaje a pie a través de Inglaterra, Gales y Escocia
Author: Bernardo José Mora Country: Spain Language: Spanish Publisher: Zamzama Ediciones Web: https://www.wr-nw.com/wr-nw-books.html Publication date: 2021 Media type: books and ebook Bernardo José Mora WR-NW Profile Summary Caledonian Express: Anotaciones de un viaje a pie a través de Inglaterra, Gales y Escocia es un libro que aborda una caminata a través de Gran Bretaña. Bernardo José Mora narra su apasionante experiencia recorriendo Inglaterra, Gales y Escocia. Abdon Pamich (1933) was an Italian race walker.
In 1960, Pamich broke Race Walking World Record of 50 km (4h 03m 02s). In 1962 and 1966 European Championships, Pamich won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking. In 1964 Olympic Games, Pamich also won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking. In 2022, the 60th birthday of his 50 km World Record is commemorated. Bernhard "Bernd" Kannenberg (1942-2021) was a West German race walker who won the 50 km Race Walking at the 1972 Olympic Games.
During his career, he set several Race Walking world records and won six outdoor and four indoor West German titles. In 1972, he broke 50 km Race Walking World Record (3h 52m 45s). Kannenberg was a professional soldier and trained at the sports school of the German Bundeswehr at Warendorf. After retiring from competitions, he coached the German Race Walking team. In 2022, the 50th birthday of his 50 km World Record is commemorated. 1/20/2022 Maurizio Damilano: 40th birthday of his gold medal at the 1982 European Indoor ChampionshipsRead Now  Maurizio Damilano (1957) was an Italian race walker. He won 15 medals individual (22 also with team events), at senior level, at the International athletics competitions.
He was the 1980 Olympic Champion (Moscow) and the 1987 and 1991 World Champion in the 20 km Race Walking. In 1982 European Indoor Championships, he also won the gold medal in the 5 km of Race Walking. In 1992, Damilano broke 30 km Race Walking World Record with the time of 2h 01m 44s 1. In 1999, Maurizio Damilano and Giorgio Damilano founded Fit Walking. In 2022, the 40th birthday of his gold medal at the 1982 European Indoor Championships is commemorated. 10-2021
Volodymyr Holubnychy passed away on 16th August, aged 85. Volodymyr Stepanovych Holubnychy (1936-2021) was a Ukrainian race walker, who competed for the Soviet Union. He dominated the 20 km Race Walking in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1955, Holubnychy broke Race Walking World Record of 20 km (1h 30m 36s). In 1959, he broke Race Walking World Record of 20 km (1h 27m 04s). In 1960 Olympic Games, he won the gold medal in the 20 km of Race Walking. In 1968 Olympic Games, he also won the gold medal in the 20 km of Race Walking. In 1974 European Championships, he won the gold medal in the 20 km of Race Walking. Holubnychy was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1960, the Order of the Badge of Honor in 1969 and the Medal For Labour Valour in 1972.  09-2021
Aidan de Brune (England, 1874-Australia, 1946) was a walker and the first one to walk around Australia. De Brune was born Herbert Charles Cull in London, England and started his professional life as a printer. He married Ethel Elizabeth Crofts in 1907 and his son, Lionel, was born in 1909. In 1910, de Brune went to Australia, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia on 23 May 1910. His wife and child followed him and arrived in Albany, Western Australia on 26 November 1910. In 1912, de Brune's wife and son returned to England. He remained in Australia for the rest of his life. Since 1920 to 1921, he walked across Australia (Fremantle-Sydney) in 90 days. He broke the Across Australia World Record, Across South Australia-New South Wales World Record, Across South Australia-Victoria World Record, Across Victoria-New South Wales World Record, Across Western Australia-South Australia World Record, Across Western Australia-Victoria World Record, Across Western Australia-New South Wales World Record, etc. Since 1921 to 1924, he walked 16.190 km around Australia (Sydney-Sydney) in 897 days. He broke the Around Australia World Record. Aidan de Brune was also a journalist and author. In the 1920s and 1930s a number of his novels appeared in Australian newspapers as serials, and he also appears to have written serials specifically for publication in newspapers. Novels: The Mystery of the Nine Stars (1920), Dr. Night (1926) (Dr. Night-No. 1), The Carson Loan Mystery (1926), The Dagger and Cord (The Lonely Lady) (1927), The Phantom Launch (1927), The Shadow Crook (1928), The Little Grey Woman (1929), The League of Five (1930), The Unlawful Adventure (1930), The Green Pearl (1930) (Dr. Night-No. 2), Whispering Death (1931) (Dr. Night-No. 3), Douchard's Island (1931), Find This Man (1931), The Grays Manor Mystery (1931), The Murders at Madlands (1931), The Three Snails (1932), The Framing of Inspector Denvers (1933), The Flirting Fool (1933), The Kahm Syndicate (1934), The Fortune Telling House (1935), Saul and the Spinster (1935), etc. Non Fiction: A Stroll Around Australia (1923), Where the Lost Legions Go: Mysteries That Will Never Be Solved (1923), Record Diary of a Walk Around Australia (1924), Ten Australian Authors (1933), Fifty Years of Progress in Australia 1878-1928 (1929). Aidan de Brune died in Sydney on 15 February 1946. He was buried in Botany Cemetery. 08-2021
Aidan de Brune (England, 1874-Australia, 1946) was an Australian walker. 2021 marks the centenary of his walk across Australia (Fremantle-Sydney). Since 1920 to 1921, he walked across Australia (Fremantle-Sydney) in 90 days. Since 1921 to 1924, he also walked around Australia (Sydney-Sydney) in 897 days. After his walk around Australia, Aidan de Brune settled in Sydney and began writing stories for newspapers.  07-2021
In June 09-19, 2021, Gabe Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 535,8 km between El Masnou and Vilanova i la Geltrú (Catalonia) in 10 days. He broke the Speed Walking World Record of 10 days. In 2015 and 2016, he broke 300 miles, 500 km and 500 miles Beach Walking World Records. In 2017 and 2018, he also broke 1.000 miles Speed Walking World Record. In 2020, he broke the Around Navarra and Cinco Villas World Record. In 2021, he has broken the Speed Walking World Record of 10 days. |
