Fiann Paul

Icelandic explorer and adventurer

Fiann Paul - Icelandic explorer and adventurer
Born

August 15th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Iceland

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Born in 1980, an explorer focused on challenging expeditions and extreme environments. Explored remote areas across glaciers and mountains, emphasizing adventure racing and endurance. Significant achievements include setting multiple world records in extreme sports such as ocean rowing and traversing the Greenland Ice Sheet. Contributed to the understanding of climate change effects on glacial regions through detailed documentation of expeditions.

Set world records in ocean rowing

Crossed the Greenland Ice Sheet

Participated in multiple adventure races

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