Born with British blood, Sir Ranulph Twistleton-Wykeham Fiennes has accomplished many 'firsts,' similar to modern adventurers. From soldier to expedition leader, his stiff upper lip attitude pushes him beyond the capabilities of normal individuals. He was the first to circumnavigate the globe along its polar axis. Miles away from crossing Antarctica unsupported. He had a heart attack climbing Everest the first time, then failed the second time spitting distance away. He finally climbed Everest the third time in 2009. He ran seven marathons in seven days. Guinness Book of World Records gave him the title of 'Greatest Modern Adventurer.' Oh yeah, and he's 66.
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Imagine: http://bananaontherun.blogspot.com/2008/11/sir-ranulph-fiennes.htmlHenley, J. (2007). I am not a madman. In The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2007/oct/05/features11.g21
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