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Longest Journey by Skateboard The longest journey by skateboard (alternatively Longest Skateboard Journey) refers to a world record maintained by Guinness World Records. The record consists of a continuous journey whereby, in principle, the only form of transport permitted is a skateboard.[1] Current official holder of this record is Robert Thomson (New Zealand).[2] Previous holders of this world record include Dave Cornthwaite (United Kingdom),[3] and a team made up of Jack Smith, Paul Dunn, Bob Denike and Gary Fluitt (America)[4].

Current Official Guinness World Record Certified Journey

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The current official holder of the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Skateboard is Robert Thomson.

Journey details

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Robert Thomson skateboarded a total of 12,159km between the 24th of June, 2007 and 28th of September, 2008. His journey consisted of three legs: Europe (Switzerland to England; 1,541km), North America (across the United States from Key West, Florida to Los Angeles, California; 5,529km), and China (Khorgos, Xinjiang Province to Shanghai; 5,462km).[5]. Born on the 12th of June, 1980, Thomson began his journey at age 27. Thomson's Guinness World Record claim ID is 195888.[6] Thomson encourages further attempts on the record, and provides advice on how to break the record.[7]

Previous Guinness World Record Certified Journeys

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Boardfree Australia

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Between August 2006 and January 2007, British adventurer Dave Cornthwaite skateboarded 5,822km (3,618 miles) across Australia, from Perth to Brisbane. His route necessitated the crossing of the treacherous Nullabor Plain.[8] Cornthwaite was supported on the road by a team of 7 individuals, with one follow vehicle and one separate logistics vehicle.[9] The journey raised more than £20,000 for charity.[10]

1984 Across the United States

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Jack Smith, Paul Dunn, Bob Denike, and Gary Fluitt broke the world skateboard distance record, skating across the United States in 26 days in 1984.[11]

First Trans-Continental skateboard journey (North America)

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In 1976, Jack Smith, Jeff French, and Mike Filben skateboarded across the United States.[12]


References

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  1. ^ Guinness World Records (2007). "Longest Skateboard Journey" (PDF). Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  2. ^ Guinness World Records. "Longest Journey by Skateboard". Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  3. ^ Cornthwaite, Dave. "Introduction to Boardfree".
  4. ^ Indiegogo. "A Push to Remember". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ Guinness World Records. "Longest Skateboard Journey". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ Thomson, Robert. "GWR Claim Report" (PDF). Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ Thomson, Robert. "How to Break my Record". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ Cornthwaite, Dave. "Introduction to Boardfree". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ Boardfree. "Team". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ Wikipedia. "BoardFree Australia". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ Indiegogo. "A Push to Remember". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ Indiegogo. "A Push to Remember". Retrieved 2014/03/20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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