Chris Arnold

Supporting the runner going for the record

Age: 24
Nationality: British
Role: driver of the support vehicle

Employment: Currently runs a pub, yet holds a degree in Mineral Surveying Resource Management (Camborne) and is looking for a job in Australia.

Interests: Triathlons; Adventure Racing; Rowing and Long Distance Cycling

Sporting achievements:

Rowing World Pilot Gig Championships 5th/78 (1999);
1st Great London River Race (1998 - 22 miles);
13th British Indoor Rowing Championships, 2000;
John'O Groats to Lands End cycle for 'Save the Children', 6 days - 1375km;
Brimstone 600km, 36 hours non-stop (1999);
2nd Blue Eskimo Adventure Race - mountain biking, fell running, day/night orienteering, abseiling and canoeing;
Crew for Bobby Brown in the Trans-Australia Footrace (2001).

Why the run?:

"I loved doing it before. The country and the people are great. I'm looking for work in Australia and what better way to scout out potential surveying positions than to go for a little field trip!".

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