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First Person To Walk Around The World
The first person reputed to have walked around the world is George Schilling (USA), in 1904. The first verified walker was David Kunst who, from June 20, 1970, to October 5, 1974, walked 23,250 km (14,450 miles) over four continents. Since completing the first verified walk around the earth Dave has been telling his World Walk Adventure Story at schools and clubs across the USA and Australia.
 
 David Kunst
 1970-1974
 Around the world
 23,250 km
(14,450 miles)

 
 
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