"German Forrest Gump" masters US tour: final marathon
German extreme athlete Jonas Deichmann has crossed the USA twice in four months: from New York to Los Angeles by bike - and back on foot. After arriving in New York on Saturday, the 36-year-old, who has become known as the "German Forrest Gump", ran in the marathon in New York on Sunday - his "cool-down run", as he wrote on Instagram.
In previous years, Deichmann had already made it into the Guinness Book of Records by bike: in 64 days, the Stuttgart native cycled 16,000 kilometers from Portugal to Vladivostok in Russia. This was followed by tours from Alaska to Patagonia and from the North Cape in Norway to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
The "Triathlon around the World" - from September 2020 to November 2021, he spent more than 400 days cycling, swimming and running - brought Deichmann international attention. His 120 Ironman distances in a row inspired athletes all over the world.
People from around the world were inspired by Jonas Deichmann's colorful travels, such as his bike tour from Alaska to Patagonia. After completing his recent US marathon, Deichmann shared on Instagram that he found running in New York City to be a refreshingly colorful experience.
Source: www.dpa.com
