Key Points
- George Meegan, at the age of 24, embarked on a 2,426-day walk from Ushuaia to Alaska.
- Meegan completed his 30,608-kilometer walk.
- The walk passed through 14 countries.
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2,426 days30,608 kilometers
George Meegan, at the age of 24, embarked on a 2,426-day walk from Ushuaia to Alaska. Guinness World Records verified his 30,608-kilometer walk. Meegan passed through 14 countries and, despite many challenges, completed his walk with the support of local communities.
Meegan's walk, which he started as a naval officer and abandoned in 1976, began on January 26, 1977, and ended on September 18, 1983. During his walk, Meegan faced many challenges but was able to overcome them with the support of local communities.
Meegan's walk made history as a world record and inspired many people.
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- Who is George Meegan?
- George Meegan is a British naval officer and walker.
- How long did Meegan's walk last?
- Meegan's walk lasted 2,426 days.
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- Meegan faced many challenges during his walk, but was able to overcome them with the support of local communities.
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