Ron Grant (runner) explained

Ronald Moreton Grant OAM (born 1943) is an Australian long-distance runner.^[1]

Running

In 1983, Ron Grant ran 13383km (8,316miles) around Australia in 217 days. He completed the run anticlockwise, starting in Brisbane, then Townsville, Mount Isa, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and back to Brisbane. Grant maintained an overall daily average of 61.67km (38.32miles), and was the first person to do it solo.^{[2] [3]}

Recognition

Grant was named Queensland Sportsman of the Year in 1983.^[1]

He was named Queenslander of the Year in 1984.^{[1] [4]}

He received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1984.^{[1] [5]}

See also

• List of people who have run across Australia

External links

• Ron Grant, Australian Ultra Runners Association Inc

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ron Grant. Australian Ultra Runners Association Inc. 16 December 2013.
2. Web site: Ron Grant. https://web.archive.org/web/20081001180751/http://austultrahistory.wikispaces.com/Ron+Grant. dead. 2008-10-01. 2011-03-21.
3. Web site: World Harmony Run: 75 Ron Grant. 2011-03-21.
4. Web site: The Celebration of Queensland's Anniversary of Foundation. The Office of the Governor, Queensland. 16 December 2013.
5. Web site: Grant, Ronald Moreton. It's an Honour. Australian Government. 16 December 2013.