Paul Blake (born 16 April 1983) is a South African field hockey player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.[1] For 100 days, beginning 23 October 2013, he pulled a cart (unassisted) by foot across India from Mumbai to Everest Base Camp – a 2,000 km (1,243-mile) journey.[2][3] He is now teaching in Hong Kong in West Island School.

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paul Blake". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Williams, Allan (12 May 2014). "Rats! What a trip Paul had". Herald Live. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Interview with former Protea hockey player and Comrades runner Paul Blake". Headstart Sport. 30 July 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.


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