Question: Who became the world’s fastest cyclist recently?
(a) Andrew Nicholson
(b) Paola Gianotti
(c) Mike Hall
(d) Mark Beaumont
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- British cyclist Mark Beaumont has set a new Guinness record by completing his epic round-the-world at the fastest speed.
- They completed his world tour in 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes (formerly recorded, in 123 days.)
- During this, Mark went through 16 different countries and spent approximately 28,968 km (18,000 miles).
- In the first 29 days of the journey, Mark spent 11315.29 km (7031 miles) in a month.
- This way, breaking the old record of the longest distance in a month created a new record.
- Guinness Book of World Records According to Mark Receiving old record breaking 43 days of exceptional distinction.
- In women, the record is in the name of Italy’s Paola Gianotty.
- She had completed the 29,995 km. Distance in 144 days.
Reference:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/9/british-endurance-cyclist-mark-beaumont-completes-record-breaking-circumnavigatio-495072
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/sep/18/around-the-world-in-78-days-british-cyclist-mark-beaumont-completes-record-breaking-ride
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41308524
http://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/man-cycles-around-the-world-in-79-days-sets-world-record/92962